Justin Brown
Initial costs for a house hack
Hey I was wondering how can you get money for costs associated with closing on a house hacks if your initial contacts such as friends and family aren't interested in giving you money so you can get started in investing.
Avrohom Green
I have $20,000 in cash is there any way to get into the market?
Hi,I am just starting out and have $20,000 in cash invested in the S&p 500. I am looking to get my feet wet in real estate. being a new investor I don't want to get to risky as I am prone to make mistakes with my ...
John Snow
Formality of an offer
After overworking every number possible in a possible flip property, I'm ready to make an offer on a property. I'll be meeting the homeowner Monday to discuss that offer. I came across this property prior to it bei...
Michael Ross
Managing from overseas...
I am currently in the foreign service and a Marine reservist. I have my money diversified between my Thrift Savings Plan (maxing out), investments with my in-laws construction business overseas, an S&P 500 SPDR, a...
Ray Lim
Reasons why NOT to buy in Las Vegas
I found out that the prices for properties in Las Vegas right now are really low. And I was wondering if people were picking them up. And if not, why are people not buying properties in Las Vegas? Is there anything I ...
Kevin Mosier
Disappointment right before closing (inspections/roof issues)
So we're about to close on an 8-unit apartment building at $250K, no money down and seller-financed at 6%, 5-year term, 30-year amort. The plan was to fix it up, normalize rents, and refi out with a standard banknote ...
James Denon
Any turnkey providers helping with BRRR Strategy?
I am checking turnkey properties. Seems like all of them are charging above retail prices if you compare them with local comps. This makes the exit strategy difficult for the investor. If you hold the turnkey property...
Spencer Clark
Will Housing be "the Biggest Business Story of the next 5 Years"?
The Washington Post published an article from an outside contributor (and investor), Conor Sen, claiming that while software was the biggest business story of the last five years, housing will rule the next five years...
Mindy Jensen
HELP! Sewer Backup and Threatening Tenant
OK, this is for one of our developers - the people who keep this site up and running. She would REALLY appreciate any advice you can give. She's a newer landlord, so go easy on her.She rented her property to a new t...
Account Closed
Is a detailed contractor bid asking too much?!?
Hi Everyone -
I recently joined the BP community and I am looking forward to networking with like minded people.
My partners and I have recently purchased 3 properties in the Philadelphia area. As part...