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Chris Braudis Jr What are top 3 pitfalls to avoid when using OPM?
29 May 2019 | 6 replies

What are top 3 pitfalls to avoid when using OPM to fund a deal? What should I consider as method of repaying the investor whether I should provide equity stake versus % return on money invested? 

Bette Hochberger Maximizing Tax Deferral through 1031 Exchanges
5 October 2023 | 2 replies

Hey everyone! I want to get some activity going and thought this would be a great topic. How are real estate investors maximizing their tax deferral strategies through 1031 exchanges, and what are the common pitfalls ...

Deon C. Wholesaling A Deal Using the MLS
20 October 2009 | 5 replies

This is my first time wholesaling a deal using the MLS and wanted to know, from the experts abroad, if there were any pitfalls that I should be aware as the process evolves?

Luke Carnahan Owner Financing Offering 6% APR
31 July 2023 | 7 replies

I am just starting to work on a deal for a 5-plex where the owner is offering financing at 6% APR.  I am more familiar with APR with respect to credit cards and not so much with personal loans, so I wanted to reach ou...

Brice Alef Offsetting W2 income with Short Term Rental unit
17 June 2024 | 2 replies

I own a triplex and was wondering if I could use one unit as a short term rental to offset my W2 income as a trader business. If so, are there any pitfalls to doing it this way?

Krishna Chava Looking for good attorney for rent to buy deals.
21 September 2016 | 2 replies

Can some suggest me a good attorney in DFW area that can guide me how to rent to buy deals? I have gathered there are lot of pitfalls doing these in Texas.

Joe Kim Pitfalls of out of state investing (And some solutions!)
4 October 2016 | 0 replies

I've posted before about out of state investing.  I've definitely made some money both on the cash flow and appreciation (appreciation was a surprise in most cases).But that being said, the exit strategy is difficult ...

Mikey Maher What common pitfalls are overlooked by 1st time investors?
6 January 2019 | 10 replies

Hey everybody!This is my first post here on BP. I've been listening to the podcast for about a month now and have given myself 6 months to close on my first property. I am 23 years old, and would love to learn from al...

Kelly P. Buying condos in a colleg town. Pitfalls? good idea?
31 March 2013 | 1 reply

My son is going to the University of Florida this fall. Although freshman must stay in a dorm their first year, I am looking at a 4/4 just on edge of campus so he has a place for soph-senior years,which will cash flo...