Justin Goodin
Renovation Cost Breakdown
I spent $16,444 renovating this 3-bedroom apartment at one of my properties.Here's the breakdown:- Kitchen faucet: $76- Thermostat: $30- Bathroom hardware: $34- Toilet: $94- SS stove: $250- SS microwave: $150- SS frid...
Marcin Dzieniszewski
Moving to Dublin, IR in spring 2018. Looking to connect with you.
Hello there :)First of all, as a new member, I wanted to say big and cheery "Hi" to everybody here and great "Thanks" to the BP team for their amazing work! My name is Marcin and I'm a 37 years old Pole living current...
Michael Voils
Unorthodox House Hack?
In this economy the value of my home has skyrocketed. I am eligible for a cash out refi of about 100k. Would it be practical, smart, ridiculous or whatever to cash out and use that money to purchase a rental property?...
Teague Anderson
NOI hit in last recession?
Are there any old timers on here who owned apartment buildings through the last cycle? I'm curious what happened to your NOI. Did it take a hit, and by how much? Was is from increased vacancy, increased concessions...
Summer B.
Tenant Water Bill Increased
Hello There! Thanks for taking a second! My tenant mentioned that there was a leak coming from the toilet in April. I purchased a new toilet within 48 hours. However, it seems that the contractor missed a step with in...
Kaiden Batzler
Cash on Cash Return for Fourplex Question
Hello all, I am newer to the BP community and recently just kicked off my journey as a real estate agent in SW Montana. I have always been interested in real estate investing and want to get into my first deal and get...
Saeed J.
Looking for a less volatile market for my first investment property
Hi all,I'm planning to buy my first long term rental, a single family resident in the next 3-6 months. I'm in the Bay Area houses here are very expensive for me to start with. I have relatives in Houston, TX and did t...
Lauren Akins
How many units needed before you hit financial freedom, and why?
Hey everyone! I am currently trying to get all my ducks in a row and have a long-term plan outlined. I know real estate investing will be the way I achieve my financial freedom. My vision of financial freedom is, of c...
Julio Gonzalez
The Importance of Land Valuation
Did you know that it can be very beneficial to get a land valuation BEFORE you buy a property?
We all know that land does not depreciate as it can never be “used up”. When buying a property, the purchase price is spl...
Tiffany Tumlin
HELOC Hiccup... what’s next?
Hi all! I am new to the world of real estate investing and so far I have been very fortunate with my first investment. I bought a duplex, that I completely renovated and now I live in one side and air bnb the other. I...