Michael Seeker
No Prorated Rents on HUD???
I'm getting ready to close on a purchase at the end of this week and just found out that there will be no prorated rent added to the HUD. According to the seller, during this cold weather there was a burst pipe in...
Ricardo Llanos
Innovative ways to increase bookings
Hi, I'm looking for advice on ways to increase my occupancy rate for my STR in Poconos, PA. I began listing my property in May and have only had 2 bookings (both 5 star ratings). I feel like my property isn't competit...
Sam Su
Investing in Calgary
Hello Everyone,
I am looking for opportunities in Calgary, multi family preferred. Just wonder if anyone knows how the rental market is? Is anyone investing in Calgary? How is the cash flow? Can anyone make some com...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Kristina Kendall
Inspection shows major issues - 2 days left of contingency period
TL:DR - my inspection contingency expires on Friday so I need to make a decision on this duplex in the next 2 days. I want it...and I THINK the repairs are reasonable...but I might be naive about what I'm getting myse...
Aaron B.
Investing in a Brazilian Favela, a COVID-19 success story
I invest in real estate for fun, but it turns out I am pretty good at it. I have stopped investing in the USA and started investing internationally, but everyone single one of my properties performs. Part luck, part e...
Jim Piety
Flip gone bad - need some advice
Fellow investors!I certainly lucked out in my first flip down in San Antonio. Purchased it through a wholesaler after doing a walkthrough with the contractor. Per wholesaling contract, I have to do all due diligence u...
Henry LiChi
Ohio Owner Financing Scenarios
Hi All,I just wanted to get a quick read on a scenario and a general opinion if you would do the following deals. I am contemplating on selling two of my properties via a land contract/owner financing. This is purel...
Nancy Van Brocklin
Welcome/check in emails
We just purchased our first STR and are trying to learn the ropes. Would anyone be willing to share examples of their welcome/check in emails? Thanks!!
Danny Day
Foreclosure shopping today
Just spent the day looking at 6-7 foreclosures I've found online.
Some looked good, and some looked over valued. I called the realtor handling the sale and asked for the asking price, to make sure my prices added up ...