Received my first "landlord emergency" call the other night.Quick back story about my experience since I don't post often: I'm a new investor managing and rehabbing a duplex right now. The lower level is rented out wi...

My husband and I just had an offer accepted on a multi-unit (our first investment ever!). If all goes well, we'll be occupying one side, and the owner JUST got new tenants in a week ago, so we'll be inheriting them. W...

Hi I'm pretty sure I'm an idiot, but I'm getting slapped hard for it (again!)... I always thought that depreciating your property (and getting a tax write off for it) was permanent... So, a few years ago when I had a ...

Hi BP,I have a question for you all: If you had $20k what
would be your first move with it? I've been saving up capital since I
graduated college and can't help but think how much time I am wasting. I
would like...

Hello everyone,

I had some questions about networking at REIA meetings. I've been to five of my local REIA meetings since last Fall and I have yet to meet anyone who is willing to give me the time of day besi...

Hi,
Where could one find the fannie mae requirements for owner occupier bidding?

I am looking for a second home in a beach community where I would split my time between my existing residence and the new house. I wo...

I recently joined the REI group in my city and went to a 2 day new investor class. At the end of the class the presenters offer a 6 month hands on mentor program that includes goign to the houses with you to write de...

I just started reading the BRRRR book by David Greene. MIND BLOWN! Up to this point I had only considered the traditional way of borrowing money through a mortgage company.
I am a newbie and am looking to not only p...

I have about 100k in savings. I currently live in Austin, TX, but I may move to Florida in one year. Ideally, I would like to have 10% cash flow on each property and the potential for long-term appreciation. A real es...

Hi All,

First post (besides introduction) for me. My father and I will be going to our first auction as bidders this Friday (in Queens, NY). We have scouted the property numerous times, actually been inside the bu...