24 June 2018 | 10 replies
Originally posted by @Daniel Pickford:I have $200,000 and I want to turn it into a passive income.Since it's my first time in the real estate world, what would you recommend to be the best way to start and the best thing to do in my situation?
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22 June 2018 | 5 replies
The siding that is currently on the house is from the original build in 1978, and it’s vertical wide planked wood.
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23 June 2018 | 7 replies
Originally posted by @Robert Reineri:I'll be "retiring" to flip full time starting in August.
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29 June 2018 | 12 replies
Originally posted by @Michael A Egenriether:Joe you are correct.
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22 June 2018 | 1 reply
It's a completely different process for appraising, loan origination, and ownership structure between residential and commercial.Commercial is based off income the property produces, residential is based on comparable nearby properties.
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22 June 2018 | 4 replies
Originally posted by @Steve Bracero:@Dennis BrantleyWelcome to bp!
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22 June 2018 | 2 replies
Originally posted by @Derwin Ryant:I have a couple properties that need buyers.
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25 June 2018 | 9 replies
Originally posted by @Joe Scheffold:Hi all,Im looking to get started in real estate.
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11 July 2018 | 72 replies
Originally posted by @Travis Rasmussen:@Julian JosephHow much could you pay off in 2 years?
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27 June 2018 | 31 replies
After you've spoken to a lending attorney in your state (NOT a real estate attorney who does closings), to get a glimpse of the law, I recommend you contact one of the larger hard money lenders in your area and have them originate the loan for you.