Jerry Ellis
Am I An Accidental Wholesaler?
So I call an acquaintance with a duplex for sale to ask some questions. My intention is to find a 2-4 unit for buy and hold as my first investment. Turns out it's under contract but then he says he's got three single ...
Dan P.
How does competition from accidental landlords affect you?
Hi all. I have been considering investing real estate (renting) and have been stretching my legs through the neighborhoods to get a sense of things, reading these awesome forums, and generally noodling out my busines...
Dale Osborn
Choice or Accident?
For real estate investors: When starting out did you set the goal of becoming a successful real estate investor or did you accidentally end up finding something you enjoyed doing and ended up being a successful real e...
Andrew Nisonger
Hello, I'm Andy, The accidental landlord.
Hello, I'm Andy. I've been lurking around BP for a while. My somewhat unfortunate first deal was selling my house to my ex wife, I did make money on it but not as much as i would have liked to. I just crash landed in...
Henry Dahm
Accidental House hack/Fix and Flip
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Lincoln.
Purchase price: $30,000
Cash invested: $10,000
Sale price: $60,000
The house was an old church parsonage, the church...
Bob Randolph
Accidental Landlord needs Accountant or CPA
So... After a nightmare experience w/private lending (Thank-you Hurricane Harvey) using an SDIRA and having to foreclose on two properties, I find myself with one property and tenants. At least until I get a buyer. A...
Kyle Kline
Accidentally getting hooked on Real Estate
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Columbus.
Purchase price: $115,000
Cash invested: $5,000
Sale price: $149,000
This was the first home I purchased for myself ...
Account Closed
Accidental Buy and Hold Investor (NJ)
Hello! Long time reader, first time poster. We live in northern New Jersey and currently own a condo and 2 small multifamily homes. I call myself an accidental buy and hold investor as we've acquired properties for re...
Ryan Velarde
Accidental House Hacking (My Introduction Story)
Hello BP Community,My name is Ryan Velarde and at the end of 2019 I purchased my first home (condo). My home is 3 bedroom and 2 1/2 bath. I bought it at a good price right before the pandemic hit. I was living alone...
Alex Schober
Relocating for Work - "Accidental" Rental Conversion
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
I originally purchased this cute house for myself but needed to relocate for work. I converted the place into a short-term rental with a me...