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I currently am working on finding private lending, but have found it easier to obtain hard money loans. They are more costly but have been more efficient in getting the ball rolling for my BRRRRs. After a while, do ha...
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I'm hearing that nothing is more advantageous from the tax standpoint than real-estate also one never wants to part with good properties but use it as a cash cow. Help me connect the dots.Let's use a portfolio of 10 S...
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So I know the Apple complex should be starting construction somewhat soon, and that it'll be probably a 2-ish year construction time frame. Is anyone game planning or already making moves to take advantage of the ins...
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Before developing my automated system, I would make individual phone calls, send out individual emails, and wait until I had an actual deal before engaging in communication with investors. Those tactics are a prime ex...
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Hey everyone!I have just recently seen this house as a potential flip, It is in a good location and has a lake view from the front door! However I have never seen such an ugly exterior.. Has anyone ever renovated an e...
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Hello. I just bought a house in Cincinnati Ohio 2 bed 1 bath as a primary. It sounds some work and I got a good deal so I may do a cash out re-finance after the updates or HELOC. Not sure yet. I work full time as a Re...
Hello BP,I am in a quandary and would appreciate some input from the group. I have about $250k saved at the moment. My quandary is on how I should use my funds. Currently, I am renting a place from a very good friend ...
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Hello BP,I know in today's market pre-foreclosure niche is waaaay saturated (Bay Area Market). I've heard from a podcast somewhere that an owner in pre-foreclosure had over 30 letters from investors in ONE WEEK. I'm l...
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A friend of mine that is also a new investor have a set of problem tenants in Baltimore City, MD. They are stressing for my friend to conduct a water test. These tenants are on a month to month lease and recently ga...
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Hi all! My name is Chris and as mentioned I am in the St. Louis area, specifically O'Fallon MO. Currently employed with the city as a commercial and residential inspector and plan reviewer, and can build or fix about ...