Context:I’m seeking advice from those experienced in real estate investing and financial freedom strategies.I recently bought a multi-family property in Newport, RI, using my VA loan for $695K. I’m no longer house hac...

Happy holidays BP Nation! What a great year this has been for me and my investing! I bought another SFH rental in May and bought a live-in Duplex in November.  I wouldn't be where I'm at without the inspiration I've f...

I'd like to see what people put into a flip property ... Anyone gone overboard on a flip?

Many of our real estate investors have commented recently that they were busier in 2010 and 2011 than in 2012. For example, one of our most active investors told me recently that he successfully completed 10 deals in...

Hi everyone, 
I am looking for any new information or tips of becoming a real estate investor. But I want to know, is it better to buy an investment property first or my own home first? My fiancé and I have been savi...

Hey everyone! My name's Justin Wotring (I pronounce it like "Watch-Ring") and as the title suggests I am new to the RE investing gig. I'm a husband, father of 3 (one boy, 7, and two girls, 4 and 2.5 months), part-time...

Hey everyone!I am getting ready to rehab a kitchen and bathroom in a 2 bed 1 bath unit. I am doing all of the work myself. The estimated budget for the rehab is as follows:The rent increase will be $200 on the unit, g...

Just wanted to share something that turned out to be very effective. Last month we moved to an all cash system for all household expenses. Although, we have saved a lot of money by being frugal and loosely budgeting o...

I'm looking at a 100+ year old,~2500 sqft house, 2 stories with unfinished attic and basement. The home has been completely gutted down to the studs.  I'm wondering how much it would cost to finish the job?
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