Hi everyone,My name is Ian. Not only I am new to BP, but also new to Real Estate Investing. I'm in the process of learning as much as I can, reading through the forums and listening to BP podcasts.I live in Calgary, C...
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Hello BP!I'm new to investing, and I'm in the learning stage. Without any previous flips or rentals to show, how can I persuade a PML to lend to me? What are their incentives/safety nets?Thanks for any and all advice!
Talked to motivated seller and he said he will sell his 3/1 sfh for 1000. He said he owes 8000 in taxes and the house needs about 6000-8000 in repairs. I had no idea what the houses in the area where worth and I just ...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment in Cincinnati.
Here's a property a purchased at the beginning of year. 8 unit, turnkey in the heart of the city
What m...
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I am working on my first flip in Beech Grove, IN (Indianapolis area). It's nice older home built. We will have refinished hardwood floors, tile kitchen floor, tiled bathroom, etc. Should I do granite counter tops? ...
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Hi guys,I am looking to get into flipping houses but I need some help understanding if using the equity in my house is feasible.I have about $200K in equity in my house and really don't have extra cash flow to add to ...
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I live in the NW suburbs of Chicago, and am curious where I can go to find a monthly report of market trends (inventory, home prices, etc). I am not a realtor, so I don't have access to anything they do.I'd obviously ...
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My lease is up in December, 2016. My plan is to purchase a 2-4 unit, owner-occupied property as my first investment. With approximately 8 months before moving time, I'd like to get a stronger handle on WHEN to begin...
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Total Newbie Question:To Realtors: Can you list a house in Pre-Foreclosure? If it is prior to Auction date with time for default to cure still?Thank you in advance,Mike
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Hi BP Community,I was looking at a potential deal and wanted to get the opinion of area experts in Irvine CaliforniaA listing popped up last night and after walking the property I am estimating the rehab costs of this...