Micki M.
Lessons learned from a JV flip gone wrong
...and still going wrong after 18 months...Everyone talks about their real estate “education” which is generally an early deal gone wrong at a cost. My story is the same and I wanted to finally put it on the forums i...
Dustin Lyle
What Do you consider a good Cap rate?
I read in a thread concerning California where multi unit residentials are selling around 4-5%.. which lead me to a good question.. As investors from across the country, what do you consider to be a good cap rate? Bei...
Paul Sung
Did I Make the Right Decision/Use the Right Process?
Background. 29. Single no kids. 80k annually. Currently have a mortgage. Good credit. California Bay Area. I do not have any real estate specific skills, but I work in finance so I'm reasonably comfortable with numbe...
Jonathan G.
First possible SFR investment. Looking for advice.
Below is info on the deal. Any advice would be appreciated. Let me know if I missed anything. Thanks!House cost is $125,000 - negotiate to $122,000 (4/2) 1626 sq ft.Taxes = $2,582rentometer states = average rent = ...
Daunte Flowers
What works best... start marketing campaign or find buyers?
Hello REI world!!!
I'm trying to figure out what works best for you, as far as starting out in wholesaling. Starting your marketing campaign or finding your buyer? Through the knowledge I have gain, I know ma...
Sundar Krish
GOLD assets - can it be counted towards reserve requirement for a mortgage
Hi, I am trying to buy my 5th home (existing 1 - primary, 3 other investment). I am aware that Fannie Mae has reserve requirements for home 5- 10 and in my case I have to show six months of reserve for all 2nd -5th h...
Joel G.
Ideas/Resources on Phoenix Multifamily
Hey All,It's been a long time since I last posted - I've been travelling for work and am back to the grind on trying to find my first property here in Phoenix. As a quick update, I've narrowed my search to finding a d...
Masashi Borges-Silva
How to do a market research for a short term rental for you?
Background
“How do I even start with market research for Airbnb?”
This is the question that I was pondering for days, weeks, and years!! This is just a story in my experience and n=1. With that being said, I want ...
Steve Hodgdon
March 1 Letter from Congress to HUD
There's a letter from 45 Congress members to HUD stating concerns about recent sales of notes to the big players. The letter states concerns that "speculators" don't put neighborhood stabilization at the top of the th...
Joseph Porter
Neighborhoods in Boston Area
Hello BP Family,I am in the process of moving to the Boston area within the next couple months and need advise into which areas to invest in. Right now I am looking into Single Family or Multi-Family properties. Any i...