Luis Mendoza
MLS Acess Inactive License
Hello All,I am an investor in Texas as desperately need access to the MLS. Can I get access to the MLS with an inactive salesperson license? I'm actually taking classes right now, the MLS is vital for what I do and ne...
Eduardo Zepeda
Utilize the equity in my rental duplex, or should I trade?
Hi everyone,I'm hoping to either get pointed in the right direction for a lender, or get some feedback on a question of whether I should consider "trading up" out of the property I own.I own a duplex in Richmond, Ca t...
Nicole Heasley Beitenman
Where should I house hack?
Hi BP! I've been house hacking a SFH for 2-1/2 years now. I'm looking to house hack a MFH using a 203K loan to kick off my adventures into the BRRRR strategy. Long-term, I plan to hold the bulk of my portfolio in Youn...
Eric Bender
Foreclosure Due diligence
Hey everyone, Looking to buy a foreclosed condo in my area. Of course I am unable to access the home or get a home inspection. What due dilligence is available to me and Is there a standard % or amount people set asi...
Tina Chen
Hot and Cold Water Question for Commercial Property
Hi everyone, I have a quick question regarding my commercial building rental. Recently the hot water stopped working and my landlord says that's the responsibility of the tenant to fix. I am not sure whether commercia...
Armand P.
Coverting my Roth IRA and or 401K to Self-Directed?
Hi BP,
I’m considering converting My Roth IRA and 401k retirement accounts to self-directed so I can invest in real estate. However, I’m still employed and read that I’ll need to open a IRA LLC in order to invest. Wo...
Lisa Yang
Starting a buy and hold portfolio at 23
Hi Everyone!I have been heavily researching starting a real estate portfolio and was hoping to get some advice/feedback on my plan.I am 23 years old, have a salaried job in corporate finance, 750 Credit and recently m...
Armand P.
Looking to start my RE Journey...
Hello BP,
Which of the following is better investment play for first-time investor based on current market conditions and that cashflows (8-12+%) per year?
1) Turn-key properties including new builds
2) Multi Famil...
Copeland Duhon
A “seasoning” question
If you purchase a home with cash do you still have to own it for 6-12 months before refinancing?
Sam Tright
What strategies are you using to minimize taxes?
Since note dividends are taxed at the same rate as regular income, and there are no tax benefit like depreciation or mortgage interest deductions, I am looking back to real estate to help avoid keeping 63% or less of ...