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5 December 2024 | 4 replies
The more you practice, the more authentic you'll start to sound.
4 December 2024 | 4 replies
So practically it's likely easier to sell each one individually.
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15 December 2024 | 59 replies
Otherwise, I think this strategy is a good practice to help you feel if you really want to be a landlord.
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6 December 2024 | 25 replies
While I've been enrolled in an online course, I've found it to be quite costly and not as practical as I'd hoped.I recently discovered BP through a friend, and I'm amazed at the wealth of knowledge and support this community offers.
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19 December 2024 | 82 replies
•Partner with like-minded investors to practice finding and analyzing deals.Year 2: Scale & Acquire AssetsNow that your foundation is in place, Year 2 is focused on using your credit and network to start acquiring properties and scaling your portfolio.1.Use Funding for Real Estate Investments:•Use the $50K–$250K in credit you’ve built to secure your first property.
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3 December 2024 | 1 reply
I’m still working on figuring out the best strategies and practices, and I’d love to hear from others who have been through similar experiences or have advice to share.Looking forward to connecting!
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6 December 2024 | 12 replies
Practiced as a lawyer and also had various investments.
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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
But you need to be at least transparent and ethical in your practice.
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3 December 2024 | 22 replies
Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.
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5 December 2024 | 6 replies
Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.