Ben Kirchner
Maintenance estimates - townhouse vs. SF home
In a townhome, with the exterior of the house covered by the HOA fees, do you typically estimate the maintenance costs lower than you would on a single family home? In my NOI estimations, I've always put 10% of the (...
Patrick Philip
Questions about granite countertops?
What thickness do you use? What does the price usually come out to per square foot? Any tips on saving money on this? Would they look weird next to the "cheap" cabinets from Home Depot?
Tyler Sample
Referrals for Feasibility Report for Texas - Gulf Coast
Hello everyone, Can anyone near south Texas/Gulf Coast recommend a consultant to perform a market feasibility report for commercial investments of multiple industries? Perhaps 1-3 reports total if that makes sense, or...
Clint Jusino
What steps would you follow to do a Rehab on a rental property you have just purchase
Hello BP Fam! I'm under contract on my 2nd rental property. This will be my first rehab project and I plan to BRRR this rental property. I would like to know if anyone has experience with this and what steps would you...
Sean Starkey
Refi primary residence for investment for payment
How many out there have refinanced their primary residence to get a down payment for their investment property? We have had our house since January of 2021. Homes around us are selling for low 900s and we have 647k re...
David Zheng
Appraisal much higher than Purchase. What would you do?
I purchased a multi-unit for 400k at 20% down on a commercial loan. Appraisal comes back at 500k. I'm a buy and hold investor and I think there is still room to renovate and appraise it even higher. What should I do? ...
Jalen Henningsen
Great Markets for Young Aspiring Real Estate Investors.
As a young aspiring investor, I want to move to a city that will offer the most potential for me. I currently live in Iowa and am pretty open to moving anywhere. I wanted to ask the community their thoughts and perspe...
Alex Bowen
First Time Home Buyer - Why NOT use FHA Insured Loan?
I'm a potential home buyer who is looking for a property to purchase as a residence. I have not yet talked to a mortgage broker on the availability of an FHA loan. I have, however, asked the advice of people in my ...
Brian Ellis
Trust Vs LLC & S-Corp
Ive been trying to research the pros and cons of each. It is really confusing.I spoke with my lawyer, and he suggests putting my rental property into a trust.My goal is to buy and hold very long term (sell when it mak...
Kerry Neal
Buy or not
Hello, I am new to investing and I have 3 REO's that I am looking to purchase.
1. 695K - cost, 150K - repairs, 900K - CMA
2. 330K - cost, 35K - repairs, 430K - CMA
3. 395K - cost, 50K - repairs, 460K - CMA
I may ...