Erich Martinez
Colorado Double Closing - Handling Reserves
I'm working on two real estate deals and was pre-approved for both (a Single Family Home (SFH) and duplex). I've gotten appraisals on one property and inspections passed underwriter final review on the SFH. On the d...
Brian Gerardi
Accidental Syndicator seeks guidance (also, investors?)
I loaned money to a flipper for a promised return............and got it! All of it, on time, the works. Crazy, right? Even a little extra for referring another investor to the project.I also loaned money to another fl...
Rae Hoffman
Things You Wish You Knew Before Flipping a Flood House
I'm closing on my first flood house in two days. We purchased the property off-market and we got a good deal. We already have two bids (still deciding), have done the mold inspection, and the numbers work - excited to...
Bryan Rodriguez
The Newbie Odyssey
BP Nation,As a newbie, this is my first success story. My wife and I started our real estate odyssey in the winter of 2013. Since then it has been an amazing and wild experience. Hopefully, our story can be an inspira...
Rob Barry
First Atlanta SFH Rented - How'd I do? What Could be Better?
My very first tenant moved in on Thursday, making me officially a landlord. As exciting as this was, I'm the more eager to push to the next one. I bought in a suburb of Atlanta, GA.The Numbers (all annualized):Paid Ca...
Andy Mirza
Do you use IRR for NPN's?
What are folks using to provide numbers to show historical data on their NPN returns? I've been using ROI and Annualized ROI when communicating with current and potential investors but I've always felt that IRR (Inter...
Robert Harlacher
Advice on First Purchase please
Hi BP Community,I would like to get some advice/opinions on my first purchase. Little background first, two years ago I made the decision that I wanted to get into REI obtaining buy and hold properties. With little ...
Seini Vi
Opinion needed on Riverfront Castroville Home/Land in Flood Zone
I have 6 acres of riverfront property in Castroville, TX less then 2 mins from town square. Some of you may know that San Antonio is expanding towards Castroville with all the home communities coming down 90 and the t...
Shelly Scruggs
Rent Increase on Rental Renewals
Hellow BP, I would like to know if there are no rent increase laws in my state, how do I calculate percentage increase.?Thanks.
Justin D.
First time home buyer loan questions
First time home buyer loan questionsOn the loan side what are some of the benefits of being a first-time home-buyer?Looking to purchase my first home that will need work.Where can I find the loan requirements for the ...