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Tracy Thielman Buy Existing vs Build from Scratch — Which Are You Betting On?
7 November 2025 | 4 replies
After buying and selling more than 1,000 properties for my own inventory, my preference goes in this order: 1. buy existing property 2. buy new properties built by others, 3. build myself.
Wayne Smith Houston Developer wants to start converting existing stock to a rental portfolio.
23 October 2025 | 5 replies
Hi Jim, I'm retaining all existing stock and everything under construction.
Brian Turner Existing tenants, tension already
16 October 2025 | 3 replies
@Brian Turner - It is not uncommon that existing tenants who are well below market rent may be suffering in silence because they know the rent is low and they don't want to risk rocking-the-boat and thereby triggering a rent increase by complaining to the original owner.
Maya Jones Managing tenants moving in and out
12 November 2025 | 20 replies
Quote from @Maya Jones: I am in Avondale, just took over existing tenants.
Sylvia Castellanos Can there be building where 15' wide rowhome once stood?
13 November 2025 | 4 replies
Yes you can build on those lots if they are already existing but you can’t subdivide to parcel dimensions that are narrower than the minimum.
Andy Gonzales Adjusting Your Strategy in a Cooling Market — What’s Working for You?
14 November 2025 | 2 replies
Hi everyone,With reports suggesting 2025 could be one of the slowest years for U.S. home sales in history, I’m curious how active investors are adapting.Some approaches I’ve been noticing:Shifting focus from flips to long-term rentalsTargeting deeper discounts or off-market dealsHolding properties longer than originally plannedUsing creative financing options to close dealsI’d love to hear from seasoned investors: What strategies are you using right now to navigate this unusual market?
Lucas Hannon Trying to Better Understand Creative Financing. Would Love to Hear About Real Deals
9 November 2025 | 11 replies
The buyer would save $55,000 in origination points, fees, etc.3.
Michael L. Lots and building in existing developments.
27 October 2025 | 4 replies

What up BP Fam🤞🏼!I hope all is well. Quick question. If you purchase a lot within a development, do you have to use a builder who has been building in that development, or are you free to use any developer of your cho...

Karen Haddigan BEWARE of Malcolm E. Pointon
13 November 2025 | 4 replies
Originally posted by @Karen Haddigan:This man poses as a real estate investor who takes your money and then claims hardship and doesn't pay you back.
Ned Marz Add to existing LLC or create a second?
15 October 2025 | 6 replies
I have an existing multifamily (longterm rental) under an LLC worth about $450k.