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Hi BP gang!I'm still a few months out from jumping in so I am in all out research mode.I convinced my wife to go to our first open house on a 2 family today and it was kinda scary!Not scary as in we were in danger, bu...
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Forget boring piggy banks and stale savings accounts. Imagine building a real fortune while you're still rocking braces and cramming for history tests. Sounds unreal, right? Well, hold onto your backpacks, because we'...
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Hey there. I'm new to REI and am working on finding a good deal for my first investment. I've come across a property that I like and that appears, at least initial numbers, to look like it might be a good deal. It's a...
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HOA tell me my rental house is dirt and stain. Wondering how much is to power wash it? The house is 3 bed 2 store one at south CA ( Orange County).
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California recently signed a mandate requiring most new homes in the state to include solar panels after 2020. California is the first state to do so, but it likely won't be the last, with New Jersey and Minnesota pur...
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I originally posted this in a different thread, but I figured it would make a good standalone post for anyone thinking of getting involved in the Poconos
As someone who's lived in the Poconos both part-time a full-ti...
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Hello!I'm excited to be here and start learning about real estate investing!
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I currently own a home with my wife and newborn girl. I'm in the military for the next 2 years and would like to started in REI by the time I get out. We have a 3 bed, 2 bath single family home in a decent neighborhoo...
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As everyone knows West Philadelphia is one of the most competitive markets in the city. With investors having only hours to make decisions when properties come out, going over ask, and selling generally under 30 DOM. ...
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The cash pile (well digital that is) is adding up. Who here knows whether Barclays or Ally bank are a better way to go for high yield online savings account?Barclays is 1.85% per year and Ally is 1.8% for Ally bank. T...