Dustin Faeth
Should I be present during the appraisal?
Hello BP,
I have heard some investors mention they try to be present when the appraiser shows up at a home they have recently rehabbed and are selling, to make good with the appraiser and discuss all the impr...
Shiloh Lundahl
Goal Accountability: Are you still on track for 2017?
When it comes to being a real estate investor, we often make our own goals and don't have people who watch over us to make sure we are reaching the benchmarks that lead to accomplishing our goals. I don't remember i...
Larry Turowski
Rehabbers shot in Rochester NY. Do you feel safe in low end neighborhoods?
Especially you Rochester NY investors. I've been in this area lots of times. I assume most of you have, too. Granted this happened at 7pm, but I don't like the idea of investing in areas where you'll get shot in th...
Chris Harrington
Opinion on Rent increase
I think I know what I am going to do but would like to see what others think.Closed on 14 units in late Sept fully leased. Seller had a 4 pg lease for tenants with no other documentation, not even an application so I...
Joshua Johnson
Flipping for a hobby or passtime
Have it done Right, done Cheap, or done Fast. Pick two. I have always believed that saying since high school and I am wondering if anyone has the same outlook?I have come to the conclusion that I might not be able to ...
Freddy Pettiford
Exit Strategy
Hey BP, My home that i currently live in i purchased for about 80k in North Carolina using a VA Loan. I have only lived in this house for about 6 months and only plan to be here for another 2 years. At that time i wil...
Jennifer Smith
Mom passed away and trying to figure out what to do w/ her home
My mom passed away tragically and unexpectedly in April 2017. She has a home in Riverside, CA worth approx 510k and approx 330k is still owed on the mortgage. My 2 Brothers have been living there since she passe...
Randal McLeaird
Moving away from SS Flips - where to next?
I've noticed a decrease in the number of people doing ss flips in my town. I spoke with another company out of Austin who negotiates a ton of short sales and they said the same thing. More and more are moving to simpl...
Anthony Mancuso
Showing Buyers Wholesale Property
Newbie here. 2 Part Question.
Spoke with a motivated seller today about a good deal on a SFR rental home. Details below.
3 Beds / 1 Bath
ARV = $35,500
Repairs = Less than $5,000
Currently rented for $650 a month
Ag...
Rich Weese
RE goals -early retirement Part 4-ELIMINATE TAXES
Much of this thread is repost of parts of other threads and blogs from a year ago. I"ve been continually asked about this subject and there are lots of newbies on BP that may benefit from this.
I want - to start wit...