Parker Grissom
What to do with a sizeable inheritance?
Hello BP Family, My name is Parker Grissom and I new to BP. First, just a little back ground on me before we dive in. My brother and I lost our Mom to cancer in October of 2014. Our Mom was an amazing person. We could...
Robbie Knecht
Marketing and my first campaign
Hey BP, Alright so I just sent out my first direct mail campaign of 541 absentee owners that I got off Listsource. I sent out red postcards that have a big "NOTICE" at the top and right below it it says "I BUY HOMES"....
Michael Peterson
Higher end rentals
Please help me to understand why it appears that no one targets the $1000+ per month single family rental properties at least here in central Texas.
Everything appears to be geared towards $30k houses renting for $6...
Jon O.
Best Long Term Returns - Hold or Sell Investment Property?
Hello,I would like your help in analyzing the long term investment potential of either A. Holding the rental unit or B. selling it and diversifying my assets.Background: 3 Years ago I decided to hold onto a condo I ow...
Selina Giarla
ISO Lenders: 30 Yr Fixed or......10/1 Interest only ARM?
I have been striking out in underwriting with 30 yr fixed rates, the math just isn't working out for me to make any cash flow and the debt service monthly expense is wiping out any NOI and thus my yield. So... I am co...
Milad Aria
Backyard Home / ADU in California (SoCal & NorCal)
I'm looking into importing prefab / modular houses from China to be used here in California as backyard homes / ADUs. Planning to get them permitted and certified for California and meet or exceed current codes so wh...
Brian Garrett
Why do investors choose LLC's over S-Corp's?
I always see discussions where investors ask about creating an LLC for their business.How come people never discuss S-Corps? Are they not common in the World of REI?I currently own several S-Corps in other industries...
Calvin Lin
Zillow now wants $9.99 per week for > 1 rental listing
Happy New Year BP community.I just got an email from Zillow rental manager saying that starting in Feb if I have > 1 rental listing I have to pay $9.99 per week for each listing. This is for the Raleigh NC area.An...
Cameron Calvert
How to tell the new neighbors you’re running an airbnb
So my girlfriend and I just bought a house with incredible mountain views and are planning on turning the property into a vacation rental. The problem is, the new neighbors suffer from various mental illnesses and are...
Pamela V.
Price of entry too high?
Hi, everyone. My husband and I have been saving for almost a year to invest in our first rental. To me, STR is the only thing that makes sense for us, as we are 40 with 2 kids, and looking for the highest cash flow po...