Jonathan G.
Renter expectations in Japan
We have a qualified applicant from Japan that wants to rent our five bedroom home. I wanted to know if anybody had knowledge of what renter expectations are like in Japan so we can work through all of those difference...
Brigg Sabol
If you could move anywhere in the U.S. to begin RE investing right now, where would you go?
I've been living in Japan for the past 10 years and I'm moving back to Southern California on May 30th. My wife is Japanese and through my research we have found that Torrance California has very strong Japanese comm...
Alberto Furet
St Croix USVI
Are there any BP members on St Croix? I'm looking to buy a vacation home/rental and I'd like to find other people that are involved in REI on the island.
Julio Gonzalez
The Magic of a Cost Segregation Study in Milwaukee
Last year, a woman purchased a Japanese restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for $840,000. She wanted to renovate the restaurant but was concerned about the construction costs. After doing some research, she realize...
Babek Sandhar
Chinese Buyers Main Driver of RE in Major Cities since 2008?
Bringing this topic up with hopes that people with more insight could pitch in and provide insight or personal opinions/experiences from all parts of US or even the world. I acknowledge that this post will upset a lot...
Account Closed
Flat Roof Insurance Issue in FLA
I am having an issue with single family investment home in Florida with Fire Insurance Premium being increased by 70 % because a small section of the living space is under a "flat roof". Most of the roof is post 20...
Andrew Meikle
New and moving to Hawaii. I want your opinions on my opportunity
Thanks for the guidance here. I am new to this but have been fortunate to have great equity in my current home.
I plan to move to the Big Island of Hawaii in the next year. I have appx 200K equity in my current hom...
Stephen Scire
Every mistake is a learning opportunity
I posted the other day regarding multifamily investing....but in the midst of that I came across a 3 unit summer rental property in New Hampshire. The property was on 3900 sq. ft (small lot) but very functional. 2 b...
Helen Fradette
Newbie here, How do I calculate percentage amount to save?
Hello, I'm in the stage of figuring out where my money is going. When I hear people say, "Live off 50% of your income, invest/save the rest" how would I calculate that amount? I know the difference between GROSS and ...
John Matthew Johnston
Crazy estimate for drywall ?
I know this has been asked many times but what do you guys pay for drywall?Estimate for drywall:Kitchen Ceiling 13.7 x 7Dining Room Ceiling 14x10Living Room Ceiling. 14x10Pantry Ceiling 8x10Labor and...