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I'm new to BP, and I've recently started listening to the podcast.Are there any particularly critical "must-listen" episodes for starting out? What are some of your favorites? Most podcasts have a few episodes that fa...
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Hello all! I am a 23 year old male, and I am looking for advice or info on my first deal. I am under contract to buy a 2 bed 1 bath home that is move in ready. I am purchasing for $54,900, and the house appraised for ...
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After just completing my first refinancing deal (32% forced appreciation on a one-year live in flip), I have become aware of the loan signing agent profession. During my signing appointment my agent was shocked with m...
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Hello BP! I'm sitting here with a sprained ankle, Business Planning for Dummies, and nothing to do but think. It's nearing one year since I joined BP, and so much has happened. I feel like I'm a different person. In f...
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Hey all, I'm considering an STR (my first) that requires a significant amount of rehab. About 100k. I'm wondering if I can fund 50-100k of this by using an SBA loan. Anyone ever done this before? Is it even possible?
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Hello BP Fam,I'm totally putting myself out here but i'm really eager to learn. I filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Dec 2012. I finally paid off the trustee this month. ( Hallelujah!! )I've learned a lot in this pro...
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Okay, I've been lurking here for a while now, this is my first post. I've been a full time investor for 20 years now. This business has been very good to me, and I'm now going to head down to Florida to see what's go...
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Hi AllLooking to add new streams of revenue on a property we own in San Leandro. This was our first property, and unfortunately when we bought this property we were unaware that our mortgage statement would be subject...
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HELLO BP,My name is Damien and I recently got my real estate license in DC. I thought when I get my license all the deals will fall into my lap lol ! I was sadly disappointed when I spent all my money on stamps, envel...
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I am an investor in the Austin Texas area and want to take a quick poll on whether people are using their own one-page purchase contracts or the standard state approved contracts (TREC for us in Texas)? What, if any,...