My Second Acquisition - Lessons Learned
Wednesday, March 27
I recently closed on my second rental property which is a 3bd 1ba 1950s Cape Cod style home in Grand Rapids, MI. There are a few things I did right, and more than a few things I did wrong on this acquisition that I would love to share so others can learn from me for their early acquisitions and s...
Why Real Estate for the Military Member
Thursday, March 14
The military provides an amazing opportunity for young men and women to learn a tangible skill, gain confidence and poise of leadership, interact with men and women from around the globe, and prove their worth through resilience in crisis situations. The one thing is does not provide, and rightfu...
Getting Your Spouse Onboard with Real Estate Investing
Thursday, March 07
Marriage is a team sport. I would not be stoked if my wife made unilateral decisions that affected both of us equally without at least talking to me about it first. Why should I do the same to her? Real Estate Investing involves a lot of commitment - a commitment of money, time and energy. I have...
Why I WON'T Quit My Job To Invest In Real Estate Full Time
Thursday, March 07
A lot of talk in the BiggerPockets community revolves on how to build up a real estate portfolio so that you can quit your job and retire early. This is fantastic for a lot of people, but I am not one of them. Don't get me wrong - I love real estate and I plan to continue building my rental portf...
3 Steps to Financially Preparing to Invest in Real Estate
Wednesday, March 06
The elusive "No Money Down" Real Estate investing strategy is possible through a variety of strategies discussed here on the forums, in the BP Podcast, through the Webinars, and in the countless books available on real estate investing...oh and yes those midnight telemarketing sales pitches too! ...
My Experience with Distance REI
Tuesday, March 05
As military members know - you don't really get to choose where you live. This can have blessings and curses. You won't hear me complain about getting paid to live and work in San Diego, CA. However, this does not bode well for buy and hold investing on a budget. This does not need to keep anyone...