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I just received my FIRST social security check! Only $704 because I didn't pay enuff taxes over the 42 years of filing returns.
Anyway, I took the retirement early and this is what I receive each month. Wifey and I d...
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I have had one of the worst experiences with rehabbing a home in Glendale Heights, IL (Suburb of Chicago) with the city inspectors. Some of the most picky, arrogant, expensive, nastiest, non-cooperative inspectors tha...
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Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...
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I’m needing advice has any one taken the Tom Cruz section 8 program if so was it worth the investment thank you
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I was in a situation today where $100 bought me a nice 5* review on AirBnB. Basically, a guest was pissed about something stupid. Not my fault at all but that doesn't really matter when it comes time to leave their ...
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Hi all,New to BP and been drinking from a firehose--podcasts, books, consistent conversation with local realtor helping to find a property (connected before finding BP). I have family in Raleigh, wife and I can't affo...
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So I am back at it with these low purchase price condos.
This is for a 1br/1ba downstairs unit in a 110 unit complex.
Current owner bought property 6 months ago, rehabbed it and is flipping it (I talked...
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Does anyone here have any general info about the best way to compete against other investors in regards to landing houses on the mls for rehabbing and selling?
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Does anyone know of lenders out there that will loan for a vacation rental in Mexico? My wife and I are looking to purchase a condo in Puerto Vallarta. I wonder if there are DSCR loans for STRs/Airbnbs in Mexico? Or s...
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Hello everyone,I have been saving up some money and currently have about 150k that I would like to invest in a few turnkey properties, and was wondering what areas do members suggest. I was told Flint, MI with a good ...