Travis Smith
Creative Ideas? Or trying to reinvent the wheel?
Hi BP Community, My name is Travis Smith, I got a long one for you today! To start I am a completely inexperienced and excited newbie looking to get his start in the real estate world. I am currently looking to get...
Hannah Joy
Converting detached garage to ADU
Hi there, converting a detached 330 sf garage to a studio apartment in Eureka, California. Extending 5.5 ft to add bathroom, running water and sewer lines from primary residence. Will keep it pretty simple. Anyone do ...
Jenessa NeSmith
Sharing a success story - first flip to an Airbnb property!
We closed on our 1st investment property around Thanksgiving, and put in some elbow grease and many trips to Lowe's to get it ready to rent on Airbnb. It took a little longer than expected (they always do, don't they...
Eugene C.
My first investment
Over the course of the last couple of years I have learned a tremendous amount right here on BP and I've realised that I haven't been particularly active on the forums. I guess that's partly because I don't feel I hav...
Dom Nico
Prioritizing projects as first-timer?
Hi, all! I have 3 potential projects that I've been researching and planning to get underway within the next 6-12 months:A) Renovation of historical single-family home. Current value ~$80k (still has mortgage of $40k)...
Scott Hershberger
My First Flip (Michigan)
TL;DR - before, during & after pictures are available here along with the listing link: https://www.facebook.com/HMCSolutionsLLC?ref=profile
I purchased a 2/1 SFR from a County tax sale, the property is l...
Nicholas Ramirez
What's the First Step?
A lot a newbie investors spend so much time trying to learning "the right amount" of information before jumping into investing (as if there's such a thing). But every experienced investor says it's more important to j...
Danny Duran
Buying a Property with Mold in it
BP community--I went under contract on a north side Chicago multifamily property (4-flat) this week (thanks @Brie Schmidt ). Basic inspection (thanks @George Foster ) and mold inspection occurred on Wednesday. There ...
Valerie Smith
Painting cabinets-BRRRR return on investment
Looking at a duplex listed for $106k to BRRRR. We think it could maybe appraise around $130k ARV. It’s in a B neighborhood. They have 90’s oak cabinets with off-white Formica countertops. One thought is we don’t want ...
Craig Barnthouse
Step by step is proving fruitful
Hello to all,I just recently introduced myself to the forum and decided that I’ll take a moment to provide some background and forward looking information as to my involvement in the R/E investing world. Perhaps it ...