People have a tendency to want to do what they know and what they like which is fine for your primary residence, but not always the best choice for an investment.

I know there are many people on BP that invest out of state, but the challenges for doing so are not small.

If they did open it up like that...it would allow thousands and thousands of people to get VA loans but it doesn't seem to be accurate.

We started doing free REI seminars this year, postcards are always consistent and SEO a little referral as well but its hit or miss and people forget about you after a week or two unless they follow our socials to stay top of mind.

Most people who list and sell their own homes with no experience as an agent crap the bad in fantastic fashion.

Purchase price: $212,500 Cash invested: $50,000 When we talk about long term rentals the goal is to buy something that people are going to live in 3-5 years with the ability to raise rent over time ahead of insurance, taxes and inflation.

Hi Jada and Welcome,I believe in coaching for some people and not for others.

Given that many people have said the average price to build in California is $200 and above per square foot, I became worried.Do you think building a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home measuring 550 sqft is feasible at this cost?

When I searched the BP Forums for "commercial valuation" and "commercial value-add" I saw some information about people finding deals where the seller wanted to sell a commercial property for when it was "Stabilized" - but this seems slightly different than making improvements that go beyond filling vacancies.Obviously I have far less experience than Brandon Turner!

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.