John Bell
Got my First Deal Under Contract!
I'm so excited to have my first deal under contract. It's a small 1 bedroom 635 sqft sfh on .25 acre lot and is rent ready but it's a start. I found this deal thru my mentor who found it driving for dollars. The contr...
Phillip Henry
First Rental: BRRRR or Traditional Financing? (First Post!)
Hello everyone! My wife and I live in Athens, GA and just bought our first house last year. It has a basement apartment which has helped us save up some money (YAY for house-hacking!) and now we are looking to purch...
Luke Carl
Scratched Floors do I charge?
Hello super hosts.
Had a guest check out today and the scratched the crap out of my gorgeous hard wood floors with what looks like broken wheels on a suitcase if I had to guess.
Do I file a claim for this or is th...
Shawn Q.
Considering a move to Seattle from Midwest
I'm considering moving to Seattle (for personal, not investing reasons) but I wouldn't want to abandon RE to do it, and the heat of that market is a bit intimidating. I'm wondering what you all think would be some goo...
Mitchlyn D.
This Deal Analysis (Good, Bad, or Ugly)
Team,Here is a deal which i'm contemplating purchasing. But wait, is it worth it..This would be purchased as an owner occupant using my 2nd VA Loan.- 4 unit property asking a sale price of $260K- 2/2 rented @ $695 pe...
Ryan M.
Apartment lost lift station parcel to tax deed
I own a parcel in Florida via tax deed. On it is the lift station of the adjoining apartments. The parcel was originally developed by the apartment complex as a separate parcel for sewage waste. At some point they aba...
Jocelyn Ahuja
Buying a duplex in West Oakland
Hi BP! I'm new to BP and just started my first deal. Had an offer accepted for a duplex in West Oakland, CA. Home was listed for $850k and I went in above asking at $875k. (A lot I know, but it's Bay Area pricing) Eac...
Keith Light
Investing around Military Bases Pro's/Con's Etc...
Not sure if this fits here or not. But I am looking at investing around military bases, SFR 1-4 units properties. I am looking for others who have had experience in this arena. Just curious as to the success and the p...
Robert Kohnfelder
Tips & Tricks for Higher BRRRR Appraisal?
Hi All,
As I enter the rehab phase of my latest BRRRR (Pittsburgh PA), I'm always wondering what we can do to add value to the appraisal when it comes time to refinance in a few months. I am looking for any tips o...
David Lao
FHA with 15% Down or Conventional with 25% Down?
I'm in contract to buying a 4-plex in Oakland for 1.1 M. I plan to owner-occupy one unit and rent out the other three. I wanted to take out an FHA loan while putting just 3.5% down, but due to FHA's self-sufficiency ...