Bridget Smith-Osbourne
Help Evicting a Military Family
Hello BP Family, Has anyone had to evict a military family? After two months of tenancy, I've decided to evict my tenants, a military family for non payment of rent & unfit living conditions. During a site visit o...
Mark S.
Feedback on crowdfunding platforms
The increasing number of crowdfunding platforms makes it a bit of a challenge to decide which ones to look at seriously, and which to avoid. As an accredited investor seeking to diversify my portfolio, Fundraise &...
Cody Smith
Invest now with debt, or invest later debt free?
Hello BP community, quick question for ya. I am a new investor, soaking up all the information I can and building my business plan. I have two paths I can take to begin investing, wondering what you guys think or sugg...
Marty True
Wholesale to the 3rd, 4th, 5th Power!
As a "cash buyer" I am (or was) on many wholesalers' buyers lists. There is a fairly recent trend where real estate agents/brokers are getting on the "re-wholesale" bandwagon and basically adding on an additional $5k-...
Account Closed
Rental vs. Flipping: Which, and why?
I'm sure most new investors have this question. Although I myself am new, I know where I stand. I'd prefer to build a rental portfolio accompanied by periodic flips. But I'm curious. Are you more on the side of runnin...
Terra Padgett
Landlording is Not All That Passive
You always hear about rental properties as passive income. Well I totally disagree. Even with PM in place, there are still many active activities when it comes to direct property ownership. Yes, it does take several t...
Breelon Bryant
BRRRR method: Does it decrease cash flow?
Im new to investing and thinking about the BRRRR strategy. When cash refinancing a property, the “New loan” after the refinance is higher so doesnt that decrease your cash flow?I understand that you are taking the cas...
Nate Rohlf
Buying without a Realtor---Saving Money?
Hello,I am in the process of making my second purchase in Sioux Falls SD. Im not using a realtor as I feel I know what I want and I know the neighborhoods. I have thought of using an attorney to draw up the purchase...
Lyndal McMurphy
No heat/hot water, tenant wants a hotel
My tenant in a SFH (single mother with toddler) was contacted by the gas company saying she was using excessive gas. They sent a technician out who did a pressure test on the gas line and said there is a leak on the ...
Steven DeMarco
Almost 2 years in and haven't made any money (via cashflow)
Hey BP - Want some advice/perspective on my situation.
Back in 2022, I had a strong desire to get into REI to diversify my investments and pursue a new side hustle. I envisioned real estate investing as a way to make...