Nathan Gesner
What is the hardest part of DIY management?
There are pros and cons to self-management. Some landlords are very successful. Some lose their shirts, destroy their health, and even ruin relationships. Most land somewhere in the middle.If you have experience as a ...
Jon Klaus
Whole house carpet installation -- $97
Lowes and Home Depot offer this at times. Buy the carpet and pad from them and they'll install it throughout the house for $97. I assume the catch is that you can't get a good buy on the material? Have any of you...
Rachel Gill
My First Flip: Before & After
Although this took way longer than expected due to contractor issues, I'm proud of the way it turned out and happy to report that it is under contract after on 3 days on the market! It's a 3BR, 2 full bath row home i...
Roy N.
Private Money - where to begin
After months ... well, maybe a year, of lurking, I've submitted my "introduction" post and made a few other small contributions to some of the fora.
Now I've sat down to raise the questions responsible for my being h...
Michael Pazirandeh
Is it really worth setting up an LLC?
I understand why many people set up an LLC for their investment properties, but my question is simple: "Is it worth it?" I've asked several investors and they always say I MUST set up an LLC to protect myself from get...
Brook W.
Pocket Listings- Any Benefit to the Buyer?
Can someone please explain what the benefits are to the buyer? I get the benefits to the seller and agent.
Hilary Stalder
Foundation Issues - FLIP or NO FLIP?
Hello BP! I'm new to this world AND that of flipping. I've been in the construction industry for over 6 years though (residential for 3 and now commercial 3+). I came across a great investment property in Orlando, FL ...
Account Closed
80/15/5 (95% Cltv) loan programs are back!
Example: 400,000 purchase price 80% ltv 1st mtg.= $320,00015% ltv 2nd mtg.= $60,0005% down payment= $20,000Avoids Monthly PMI payment Very strong financing program for multiple reasons
J. Martin
Prices Peaking / Market softening in SF Bay Area? What have you seen?
Are things softening in the Bay Area, and if so, are you changing/modifying any of your strategy because of it? I was up at Bay Area Wealth Builder's RE meetup in Corte Madera (near Marin) last week with @Kathleen L. ...
Jacob Cho
Californian trying to buy first investment property
I'm trying to buy my first investment property with ~$100k saved up.My brother started his first W2 job last month that pays $45k/yr+ commissions.I plan to get a minimum wage job/an entry W2 job since I'm still in col...