Jared Baker
Are Cosmetic Flips High Risk
Hello BP.Are properties that need cosmetic work, i.e. updating kitchen, bathroom, new flooring and paint, a high risk as far as getting your money out of it? I'm looking to do my first flip and would like to use conv...
Harold Lee
What are some good turn key providers
Hi Im new to investing and I was thinking of purchasing a property from a turn key provider. Has anyone done this and what was your experience like?What are some of the better providers out there?. I would appreciate ...
Shawn Costley
Rental Estimates for Up & Coming Neighborhoods
I live in Huntsville, AL and I'm looking at a few rental candidates for my own buy and hold portfolio (primarily SFR, 3/2 or better). This will be my first purchase. What I'm beginning to notice in several old neigh...
Adam Ferro
finding funding for first MU property
Hello all,
I feel like I have read all the books on how to invest in real estate with no or little money down. I understand my options and how to identify good deals but feel stuck in analyses paralyses when coming t...
Gayle Eisner
Adding a third bedroom to a rental property vs converting a shed
Hi all:Thank you in advance! Im wondering whether I would make more money converting a large shed on my rental property backyard to a grandmother unit or add a third bedroom to my rental property in Los Gatos hills.?...
Kevin Castaneda
When to Remove Windows During Rehab
Hey BP friends,When and who removes the windows during your rehabs?My family and I are performing the demo on my first house in San Antonio, Texas... and I can't seem to find any info on when windows should be removed...
Ryan Allen
Upstate NY Property Analysis.
I'm looking at acquiring my first property. I'm 24 and living with a friend currently for pretty cheap. I'm hoping to buy a multi family and house hack. I found this one property that is listed as a two unit house "wi...
Eric Lee
Bookkeeping for first rental property
Hi All,I got my first rental property (SFH) under contract and am now working through the process towards closing. I'm excited about the opportunity, but want to make sure I'm prepared for everything that's about to ...
Brian Ulrich
Better to claim a lower or higher cost basis on new rental?
I just turned my former primary residence into a rental this year and it's going well. I'm trying to get all my ducks in a row for 2017 tax time. My question is what is the best approach for using my cost basis to c...
Michaela G.
Refinancing in Atlanta
Are there any recommendations for portfolio lenders in Atlanta? The search function here doesn't seem to give responses that really jibe with the requests. I already have 4 loans with R2B/Finance of AMerica and though...