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Hello BP,I have reviewed many potential apartment deals marketed by different sponsors. While all of them were unique, most of them had one thing in common: they were underwritten for 10% economic vacancy (or less!) s...
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In a few recent conversations with different folks, it has come up how they are calculating financial performance on multi-family projects. I feel the need to write an article on this, since in many of these conversat...
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I need to replace about 2,000 sq ft of flooring with a grey hardwood look. I need your help choosing material and supplier. Hardwood and engineered hardwood are attractive for resale value and longevity. Engineered Vi...
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Ok, so right now I have a very rough sketch of a plan before I make my first purchase. However, the more I look at it, the more I think I have to go back to the drawing board.
Here are a few details..
I do not own m...
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Good morning BP!! I have a few questions on egress basements.
Again my name is Carlos and I'm new to the real estate industry, so sorry in advance for any silly questions. And also thank you in advance for helping me...
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I've been building my portfolio for a couple of years aiming at two things:- good tenant profile (working history, credit score, security deposit)- area reliability (easiness to rent, density of working options)I also...
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Hey All, These is kind of a 2 step problem. First, I had a tenant turn in the house after the lease was up and left everything in really bad conditions. Stains in walls and carpets and the house was digustingly dirty....
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I know I know in some areas a dishwasher is a must while others it is not a must. In places where a dishwasher in a rental is npt standard, hardly any landlord have them. I've seen properties where the landlords simpl...
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As a landlord myself (albeit not of many properties and none of them STR) I am curious what you would all do to handle this situation if you or a loved one were in it:My sister is a traveling surgical tech on a contra...
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For the average working professional, real estate investing provides the best path to generate additional income and wealth for their family. However, true wealth comes with the ability to leverage time and to stop tr...