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When you’re deciding whether to lend to someone, what do you look at first? Is it their credit score, their track record with loans, or the investment they’re trying to fund? Do you rely more on the deal itself or the...
I currently have a duplex and a single family which are doing well. I’m now looking towards scaling up. My goal of course, is financial independence as soon as possible. Leaving my W2. I know some investors who are i...
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After being on BP coming on my 3rd year now.. one of the frequent repeat questions is from those wanting to get started in cash flow rentals but have limited cash but great W 2 and Credit.Let me take you back to pre 0...
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I'm staying at an AirBnB in San Diego. I chose it for the location, just a few blocks from the beach.It's newly renovated and looks nice. Fresh paint, very clean, comfy beds and couch.But there are no decorations. The...
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I have invested in over 40 RE debt deals on various crowdfunding platforms. The oldest is about 8 months old. Every one of them is happily chunking along paying 10%+.I am currently in the too-good-to-be-true phase. ...
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I'm in New Jersey and have a check from another IRA that needs to be rolled over ASAP. I want to start a self-directed IRA but cant find a financial institution that has them available for real estate investing. Tried...
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I was just told about buying and selling a home. I can take the profit and put it in a self diredted IRA. I can then use this as my retirement.
Does any one do this and can you tell me more?
Thanks for your input.
D4
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Hi there,I closed on my sixth buy and hold rental recently, and had my first Open House for it this past weekend. Today, I received multiple calls from the next door neighbor, and he is insisting on having a say in t...
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So I've sent out two rounds of direct mail totaling around 1,000 letters. I've got a 1% response rate. I've made 6 offers. All of those offers were below market value and only cash flowed $100 per door (all duplexes) ...
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I just finished renovating my first property and have had a few applicants. I am on the fence with this one and would like the community's input.
The tenant needs to move ASAP due to fleeing an abusive relationship ...