Zayne Ruth
How to get started with an expensive local market
I am decently new to the idea of real estate investing. I have been studying, reading and learning as much as I can over the past year and feel confident that I would be successful if I could get the ball rolling. I l...
Michael R.
Hello - longtime listener and reader
Helllo BP community!I have been working my way through all of the podcasts (I think I am somewhere past 25) and have been reading as many posts and books as I can consume. I look forward to learning and hopefully con...
Roig V.
Seller Financing - Still get appraisal?
Hi All, Just went under contract on a 12-unit apartment yesterday and are about to begin the diligence period. The seller is providing good financing at 4.75% for 10 years, 30 am. We have done a thorough valuation a...
Andrew Holmes
Finding Money - Places to find money
I thought I would post a few comments on this subject because so many investors have trouble with this subject. The reason in most cases that this is a difficult topic is mostly for 3 main reasons1. Lack of confidence...
Cara Campos
Introduction
Hello BP world,I am a new investor and wanted to introduce myself to the community! I've been silently following many of the forums on here for a while and would like to start out by saying how much I've learned just...
Levi Gardner
New to the game with no connections...
Hey everybody, Thanks for the warm welcome and encouraging words on the intro post! I've talked with a few people in my area who are successful REI's and have been establishing relationships that I'm confident will tu...
Chad Gibson
Craigslist to build a buyers list?
Since I don't really have much money I was thinking about using craigslist to get my cash buyers list going so I can have my exit strategy ready ahead of time before I attempt to make my first deal. But what are your ...
Sal Flores
Roofing contractor agreement and advise
Hello BP'ersI am almost to start rehabbing a small old duplex, is a 1920's property 1,940 sq. ft, the existing roof it has 3 layers,One of the contractors gave a quote he said, possible some of the wood can be saved ...
Ariel Cohen
Subject to FHA Loan
Today I went to look at a 3 family property in Brooklyn. The seller was previously renting the property as an SRO and is now in the process of removing the last 2 of 17 tenants.The property has 3 3BR/2BA units and aft...
Joseph Burke
Any information on Portland or New Orleans?
Son wants to go to school in either Portland or New Orleans. As an investor and his official sponsor, I can't help but wonder about the RE market in either of these cities for long-term "appreciation" plays. I'll prob...