Ben Firstenberg
Where you can still find deals -- House Hacks
Hello all, I'm an agent in Atlanta who works primarily with investors. I see a lot of posts on here asking where to look for deals and thought maybe it would be helpful to summarize what I know and what I'm seeing tod...
Andrew Stouse
For those who have already started their real estate journey, how did you start?
Hello Everyone!
My name is Andrew. I am 24 and married to my amazing wife. I also serve in the Georgia National Guard so I have access to the VA loan. My dad was always a pretty savvy real estate investor, mainly s...
Vina Real
First BRRRR investment propin Baltimore
Hi everyone! I found this thru the Marketplace from a reputable person. Here's the info:Purchase Price- 60,000Closing Cost-4,000Repairs- 30,000 (he emailed me the full inspection report and had a contractor estimate a...
Jackie Lange
The Strangest Thing You Ever Saw?
As a real estate investor you see all kinds of really WEIRD stuff.
I remember inspecting an attic for a house i was thinking about buying. It was full of HAY. Yes Hay.. like in straw! The owner needed more insul...
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Getting more focused...
So folks, after having made the commitment to buy an investment property, and having flailed about, not knowing my direction, making some random, bonehead offers, not knowing exactly what I want to do, etc., I think I...
Paul Sandhu
Reverse psychology in promoting STRs?
My STRs are specifically marketed towards refinery contractors. There is a billboard of mine in the contractor parking lot. Right now my rentals have a higher vacancy than normal. So does my competition, the local ...
Justin Hanson
New investor financing
I currently have a house under a mortgage and am having a very difficult time finding a way to finance an investment property. There is no chance we can qualify for conventional in our area as anything over 200k will ...
Marcela Correa
Help with determining ARV in Washington, DC
Dear BPers,Our third project has been on the market for 70+ days and hasn't sold. DC is a pretty hot market so this is a bad sign. (...Don't want to get into a discussion of that deal on this post though.)As a result,...
Frank Chirkinian
Direct mail 1 year later
Hi all, this is my first post on BP. I've been a long time lurker and my new year's resolution was to start posting on BP and actively participating in the discussion.
By way of an introduction, while new he...
Nicholas D.
Mini Splits in New England
Hello guys and gals,I am currently in the process of purchasing a 7 unit complex (built in late 1800s). The building consist of 4 studio units and 3 single bedroom units. Each Unit ranges from roughly 500Sf-650SF max....