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Hey everyone,
I’m pretty new to BP and real estate investing as a whole, so I just wanted to seek some advice from anyone that has been through house hacking.
I live in the Portland, OR area and I’m looking to start...
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I'd like to pose a question to the group that's been on my mind. I'm probably getting ahead of myself. Part of my plan is to do something like Brandon did and purchase a rental property that will help fund my kids' co...
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I am considering a self directed IRA. Has anyone worked with BuyPD, Am Estate and Trust and Accuplan? I also talked to IRA Financial Group in NY but they do not work as custodians'. Is a custodian required?
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Hello BP!I am a new RE investor out of Colorado. I'm looking to start investing within the next year or so. (when the market slows down????) I've read a few books and I'm gathering cash and information currently. ...
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new to posting on here, love all the great infoJust curious about turnkey investing and thoughtsAnyone know anything about a freedom founders mastermind group that invests in turnkey real estate put on by David Phelps...
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Hello fellow BPers. I have been a long time reader of these forums and have picked up a tremendous base of knowledge from you, my colleagues, on this forum. I am mostly a passive investor, and so have not had a real...
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The house was listed @ $100k, and I offered $140k. The bank counted to $150k, so I increased my offer to $150k and my cash offer was accepted in June. Contract was signed, both earnest money and fund proof were acce...