Chris Wood
First deal, good or bad?
I bought a duplex this summer for (was going to list at 129k, before we started negotiations) 115k, rent is 600 for each side. Also seller paid half of closing costs. No vacancy (one unit has a 4 yr long term tenant,...
Annie L.
We took on a major rehab project. Please help!
Hello! Long story short, we were trying to wholesale a property but ended up closing on it instead. It's our first project and we want to do the BRRR method. Problem is, the extent of the renovation is HUGE. It's a 18...
John Crandell
Possibly entering a partnership, what is the usual arrangment?
I am a general contractor in the NW, been struggling to find my first rehab because of the usual problems: funding, availability, the usual stuff for first timers as myself. When I first moved in the area I met a numb...
Kellie McRae
Realtors not returning my calls to show properties
What do you all recommend I do in this situation. I have a buyer that wants to look at several properties, I've left 2 to 3 voicemails for the listing agents and even sent emails. They specify in the listings that t...
Nishant George
Bad time to buy in Portland OR?
Hi,I am a relatively new investor from Portland OR (I have one condo bought in 2012 which is doing ok now) looking to pick up a property using conventional lending (20-25% down, 30-year fixed rate mortgage) to buy and...
Raquel D.
Over my head with a rental rehab and not sure what to do
I took the leap and bought two rental properties (4 units each) over the last year. I have made a lot of mistakes so far, and I know that, and I can't go back and change it - but I'm writing this now because I don't ...
John Williamson
Portland, OR Cost of Repair Estimating
Hey Everyone,I have been actively on the house search for just over 2 months now. We've made 10 offers on flip properties, but have been beat out by higher bidders each time. One good thing: my wife and I are being ve...
Matthew G.
To rent or sell existing home after purchase of new home in Southern California
I'm sure this question comes up often when people upgrade to a new home but don't need to sell their existing home as a contingency. I'm looking for advice on the following scenario. Party decides to buy new home and ...
Bret Rubash
Can I go Zero to Hero???
Is it possible in Real Estate to go from nothing to being successful in Real Estate Investing? I want to get into this I know for a fact I have the smarts to do this. My problems is I am a single 29 year old with no k...
Diogo Marques
How to tell if a Market is Overvalued
How do you know if a given Market is Overvalued or not? Anyone?