Hi All,I am a new investor trying to figure out how to stretch my money out the furthest and I still can’t quite grasp the concept of leveraging debt. Here is an example that I would like to be corrected on:1. Let’s s...
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Hello there BP Family! Let me preface this forum post by saying that no one is an actual dummy when first starting out, but to grab your attention I had to use something good :)
Cap rates, gross rent multipliers, ca...
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So, back in the day before the (in my view wholly unnecessary) Dodd-Frank Safe Act it was common to perform a lease option as follows:Large "option payment" as a faux down-payment.Charge well above market rentProvide ...
I have talked about getting into real estate investing for some time now. Luckily I found BiggerPockets and just watched The 90 Day Challenge, I am a real estate investor! I am so excited to get started and realize my...
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Does anyone know what to do in the Reading, PA. Market ?I have some leads in the city but the value of the houses are so low I don't see how a profit can be made by anyone trying to wholesale a property. I can't eve...
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Hello all,
I'd like to get some suggestions on books particularly about how to structure and maintain a business. I'm looking for info on specifics about book keeping, tax structure, or any other info pertaining to ...
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Hi community - I'm a long-time homeowner but rather new to the investor space. With a major home remodel and addition under my belt and a strong interest in environmentally responsible home building, I am gearing up t...
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Zillow Instant Offer has been testing in the Orlando and Las Vegas markets for about 3 weeks. Have you come across any potential clients who were considering using their service? Have you been able to convince them to...
I just finished a very expensive coarse in house flipping, & wholesaling...now 3 months in and I've still not acquired one property. I think I'm doing all the right things i.e. bandit signs, business cards, fliers...
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Does anyone here have a sample of a letter they send to vacant properties, FSBO properties etc?
I am having a hard time finding examples on the net to structure my own document.
Thank you for your help.
Gerald