All Forum Posts by: Alan F.

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Hello BP family,

Do you see any concerns with these breakers, are they mismatched ? if so which color ones or which one should be replaced

inspector said somthing about mismatched breakers and need lables.

as if specific few breakers are changed later in time, they might have different make/color etc, do they have to have same make etc per code ?

i got the quote from licenced electrician for adding 4 gfci and labeling the breakers ( total $900) but he didnt say anything about mismatched breakers.

what do you feel ?

Here in CA all breakers have to be "listed" for the panel. Even though Siemens bought Murray many years ago (small 15a twins in your panel) they're not legal to use. The other 2 brands in your panel....Eaton & Square D are not legal.

This all seems trivial....until its not.

If the circuits, that the inspector is requiring, to be either/or afci/gfci protected have a dedicated neutral they will work (and are available through Siemens). If they're sharing a common neutral, then a afci/gfci receptacle will need to be installed as the 1st device in series.

Thanks @Alan F. I was in an impression that Eaton is okay with Siemens panel, thought just square D is not matching, and also Murray needs replacing.

do i have to have surge protector as well ? (inspector didnt mention but not sure if he creates issue in final inspection, also not seeing space in current panel to add)

(had a look at subpanel which solar company added recently, that one is square D. )

here is pic from Siemens panel sticker - 

Hello BP family, 

Do you see any concerns with these breakers, are they mismatched ? if so which color ones or which one should be replaced 

inspector said somthing about mismatched breakers and need lables. 

as if specific few breakers are changed later in time, they might have different make/color etc,  do they have to have same make etc per code ?

i got the quote from licenced electrician for adding 4 gfci and labeling the breakers ( total $900)  but he didnt say anything about mismatched breakers. 

what do you feel ?

 Watch for Google too.

There seems to be a divided boat; it's a sinking ship or it's a rocket ship. 

I am in the boat of a latter and full disclosure it's my largest single equity position I have gathered in 2025. Most of the position bought early April, and in these past 2 weeks when the Apple announcement happened + last 4 days to help rally it over the 200 DMA. To me, I am thinking this will be fairly valued closer to the $280-$300 mark it's going to encroach on Apple, Amazon, OpenAI, IONQ, Meta, Uber among others. 

I am curious on acquisition sights, I would think RDDT would be a natural synergy but doubt that would put it over the top. Perhaps something more communication based-- something that can rival WhatsApp. 

Trading at 17-18 P/E when it was $160-- something was off. This isn't just search & ads; it's AI, hardware tech, quantum computing(very early), software enhancement, etc.. Problem is CEO is kind of boring, it'll be the Tim Duncan of stocks. I like that a lot though.

I’m Ale Ayestaran, BiggerPockets’ new CEO. I wanted to introduce myself the way that many good conversations in this community start: by sharing a bit of my story.

I grew up in Patagonia - yes, the actual Patagonia region, in Argentina. Patagonia is one of the most remote places in the world, a place where everyone knows everyone and community is everything. Argentina is a country that has been marred by economic and political uncertainty for most of my adult life. My family’s modest real estate investments helped us survive the economic crisis of the early 2000s with relative stability.

My experiences growing up in a small town and living through extreme uncertainty have shaped who I am and what I believe in: the power of community and the power of real estate.

I’ve been lucky to spend my career building and growing technology businesses that make it easier to do hard things, most recently for real estate investors like you at Mynd. I also own a couple of out-of-state SFRs myself, so I understand how real estate investing can be both rewarding and really complex. As the CEO of BiggerPockets, it’s my job to help make it easier for you to invest smarter, by removing friction, creating better tools, and finding ways for you to connect with like-minded investors. And that starts with listening to you.

Over the next few weeks, you’ll see me in the forums, asking questions and learning from you. If you’ve got feedback, ideas, or just want to say hello, send me a DM. I’d love to hear from you.

Thanks for being part of what makes BiggerPockets so special. I’m excited for what we’ll build together.

– Ale

@Bruce Woodruff

You can get way more granular if you want. I did a simple prompt in 10 seconds, and just wanted to post what it came up with :)

Maybe it is just me, but it seems to me like you can see ebbs and flows in the BP forums. There are times when a lot of people are posting very interesting questions that are worth having a discussion. And there are times like right now when there is nothing of substance. 

Not trying throw anyone under the bus here, but: how much should I list my house for / how can I insure my rental properties against nuclear war / how can I get started with no skills and no money - are not really great topics to debate..

Does this line up with what's going on in the market? I had several people reach out to me with the question for my YouTube channel how the stock volatility and tariffs are impacting the Milwaukee market. Short answer: still running very hot, but only residential, investors are to scared right now.

Wondering how BP website traffic goes up and down over time and how that correlates with the market. Would be cool to see a 10 year chart!

Here is a quick tip I do to do some research on people as too many people get burned in real estate and investing because they don't do proper research — or they stop at page one of Google.

One of the best tools you have right now is ChatGPT — if you know how to use it right.

If you're vetting a sponsor, fund manager, educator, or "guru," don't just search their name.
Instead, use a direct prompt like this:

"Researching [NAME OF PERSON AND COMPANY], should I invest with them, do they have a criminal history or many complaints?" Please include searches on Reddit, BBB and Biggerpockets and other public record datasources.

This forces the AI to dig for lawsuits, BBB complaints, red flags, and regulatory issues — not just their own marketing fluff.

I used this approach recently and uncovered major issues on some people who looked legit at first glance.

Bottom line:
Do not skip deep research.
Do not just go by podcast interviews, polished websites, or social media followings.

So whether you are a GP, LP, Private Lender, Investor, Syndicator, Fund Manager - Use every tool available to protect your money.

NOTE: THIS SHOULD NOT BE THE ONLY TOOL YOU USE, BUT IT CAN SAVE YOU TIME ON A PRELIMINARY / INITIAL REVIEW