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Article Highlights:"Real estate investors have been flocking to the Lone Star State this year, driven by a combination of population and employment growth."
"Four of the ten fastest growing metropolitan regions in ...
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Hi Guys, new member here from New York. I've been eyeing and thinking about real estate investing for about two years, reading as much as possible about the business. I have a friend/mentor who has been wholesaling, r...
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I've been searching for a while now and I've been finding widely varying rates from lenders. I want to get some flips funded but the rates, costs and fees are all over the place.
What is typical? So I know which one...
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So I know that the 1% rule states that your property’s monthly income should be approx 1 percent of the purchase price. However, let’s say I purchase a single family home worth 600k. Wouldn’t it be a little absurd to ...
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Hi everyone,
My team and I have been wholesaling in our local area for about 2 years or so. We have made the decision to branch out and try virtual wholesaling. Mostly because our market just isn't all that big, and ...
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Hello BP family,I am a long time lurker and first time poster. My interest in RE investing has largely been theoretical, but I am currently in the process of plotting my first investment(s). A little about meI am an A...
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Hi guys, I'm an agent in Indianapolis and honestly I'm pretty tired of helping OOS investors buy there own rentals. I'm starting my own business which will buy rentals / value add properties, and use other people's mo...
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I am eagerly anticipating my first steps into real estate. I have spent several months saving and researching for my first investment. I currently live in the League City area and would prefer my first rental property...
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I am thinking about purchasing a foreclosed three unit which was remodeled in the 1980's with wood paneling everywhere. It has been well maintained but just looks very dated in my opinion. The property is in a downto...
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What a great resource! I've been on this site for about 9 months now, but very infrequently. This year I plan to participate much more so I'm finally getting around to doing my intro.I grew up lower middle class to re...