Greg K.
Me vs. the local Real Estate Cartel
Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...
Ellie Narie
Do rental properties count in your DTI ratio?
I'm a little confused on how to calculate the DTI ratio. If a rental property is in your name, and let's assume that 75% of the rents offsets the PITI but you have no cashflow. Let's say you want to go out and get ano...
Scott Blackwill
Is an apartment syndication investment strategy scalable?
My investment is just beginning and I'm evaluating against two strategies: SFR vs syndication investing. While cashflow early on from SFR seems minimal the goal is ultimately to build long term wealth. One of the k...
Bianca Rodrigues
In search of private lender
I’ve identified a few properties that would be great potential flips. I have the team and manpower to get the job done. Now, I’m in search of a private money lender to help fund the deal.I’ve been getting emails from ...
Account Closed
Doctor's note for cats?!
Hey everyone... so I have a bit of a lease term question. I just bought this four-plex and it's my first local property. We're managing it ourselves. We've literally had possession for 4 days. Tenant #2 comes up with ...
Maurice Blackledge
Investing in TurnKey Rentals as a new investor
I am in the process of finding my first rental property to buy and hold while gaining a bit of extra cash flow.My question: Is it better to start out with TurnKey investment properties? I know it will typically involv...
Chris Seveney
Creative Financing = Over Leveraged
So this may stir the pot, but i am seeing a ton of posts on BP about "creative financing". While yes there are creative ways to structure financing deals. When it comes to seller financing in many of the cases the bor...
Dylan Tettemer
Side Hustling to Get Down Payment Cash
Hey BP,I am really curious to hear what others have done on the side to earn money for the down payment on houses. I am looking more and more into side hustles that I can do to create a nice sum of cash to put into an...
Chris B.
Declaring service animals / emotional support animals prior to signing the lease
I've converted to being a pet friendly landlord. It seems over the past few years that 75% of the applicants have pets so it makes sense to do so. Conversion of flooring to accommodate this is expensive and I charge...
Busayo Ogunsanya
Opportunity Zone - For Real Estate Investors
The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring long-term private sector investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide....