I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past.  Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...

I just finished a BRRRR just outside of Seattle, Washington. This deal had all sorts of complexity. It was an out of state deal (I live in the SF Bay Area), where I 50/50 partnered with a contractor, and got a private...

Couldn't find a place to put this post, so I thought I would stick with Commercial since we do Self Storage and this is one of the benefits of being in Self Storage.Will take you through our Belize adventure ( its an ...

Hello Everyone,

I am contemplating putting in an offer for a 170 year old home which has been split into 4 apartments. The main benefit of this house is its location: 1 minute walk to the areas prominent un...

How do you draw the two dividing lines between these three types of neighborhoods? Is the A-D (and sometimes F) system in common use for grading neighborhoods the best possible system for those interested in investing...

Hi, I just wanted to share my first flip with the BP Community.  On February 1st I purchased a single family for $105,000 from a wholesaler.  The property was the ugliest house in the neighborhood and was abandoned mi...

Good morning guys,I just wanted to share a bit of my inherited tenant problems and to solicit advice as to more actions I should be taking.Tenant 1: Has a PitbullAbsolute no no by insurance company. I went to meet her...

Hello guys my name is Yosleys Boffill. I have been flipping houses for a year or so in the Midwest specially in Lousiville,KY. I was doing fine until I decided to go for a more expensive neighborhood and price range. ...

Hi BP colleagues!I'm relocating to Baltimore from Los Angeles in June/July and I found a triplex online that I've fallen for. It is:
in the exact neighborhood I want
in the sweet spot of my price range
the first-floor...

I need a reality check from those in the business.  Is it feasible to begin with a multi family near the bay area?I live in San Francisco, but work in Palo Alto.  I believe I'm priced out of purchasing in my high COL ...