Henry Lipscomb
Unexpected REI Benefits
I am a new real estate investor and I'm eager to learn more about the world of REI. I'm curious, what are some things that have come as an unexpected benefit to folks who have a few deals under their belt? Something ...
Don Konipol
I’ve Had Accidental Success!
Looking back over my LONG real estate investing career (40 + years!) I’ve come to realize that my best ROI investments were accidental! By that I mean that I purchased expecting say an annualized 5 year 12% return, b...
Lewis Sutton
Permit needed immediately after closing
Hello, I just recently closed on a two unit. I found out that the electrical work previously done to the property was done without permits. I now need to pull permits to have the electricity company come out to inspec...
Nick Graziose
A Costly Disappointment - Yale Assure 2 Locks Fall Short
I recently invested in a whopping 28 units of the Yale Assure 2 smart lock, expecting a seamless blend of security and convenience for my home. Unfortunately, the reality has been a cascade of disappointments, with th...
Allan C.
Why you need reserves
Sharing an example of where reserves come handy. A few weeks ago my rental property experienced a power surge that fried over half of the major appliances (HVAC, range, DW, etc) in every unit. Repair costs are ranging...
James Peterson
Ground Up Construction
I'm moving to the Destin area and looking to get into ground up construction in Pensacola. I've done a successful flip and currently have 7 units, however, I'm tired of unexpected CAPEX. I'm looking to buy a infill ...
Rob Haines
Negatives of the BRRRR
List the potential downsides; what's potentially harder than it seems, unexpected, costly or problematic.
Brett Laycock
Major learning experience
Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) buy & hold investment in Phoenix.
Purchase price: $600,000
Cash invested: $400,000
1950 drive-in motel. 90% gutted. Only the brick walls remained. N...
John O'Leary
Are you Using OPM to invest in Real Estate?
Happy Monday BP Fam,I'm curious how many investors are still using all their own cash to invest in RE? Are you using OPM? Are you using Seller financing, Private money, Hard Money, Traditional Financing? Let me know!R...
Anthony Gayden
Real Estate Saved Me from the Shutdown
Back in October of 2013, I was working in Arizona at my federal government job when something happened that I never had experienced before. It was a government shutdown. Admittedly I was angry. I had spent most of 201...