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I live in Washington state, about 2 hours west of Seattle. I have about $1,000 and some books I received at a Rich Dad 3-day workshop. I don't have a job, I separated from the military in March and have been getting p...
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Are "Medium Term Rentals" (1-2 month stays) the next big thing? I tend to think so as owners can trade max profits for lower costs, booking certainty & perhaps most importantly much lower regulation risk (most STR...
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I've heard that investing in Self-Storage is a great idea. I agree! It seems like a great business. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience in this area?
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I just had a consultation with someone who has the following story. Classic example of a prohibited transaction. Sometimes I hear arguments against “checkbook control” that custodian is there to protect your IRA and p...
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Hello,
I was wondering if any of the seasoned real estate investors here have a RE license. Are there more advantages to having one? Increased liability? I'm trying to figure out what would be the best way for me to ...
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Hi all. First-time investor here looking at single family homes and small multi-family in Vegas for buy and hold. I'm based out of state and interested in getting into Vegas during the potential downturn, as I'm bulli...
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- When you first started out, did you invest in GURUS, Mentors Or Books? Or all three? - What helped you GROW?
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Sorry if this offends anyone. Also thanks for everyone who has responded to my other questions. This message board is awesome! True learning takes place here at BP forums with real people in real situations.
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Was just told today by a Chicago area attorney who works with a lot of investors that he has seen a sharp increase lately in banks calling notes due.Very curious if anyone else is seeing this.
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Ok so for first time new investors, i went to multiple of banks and there is no such thing as no money down or 3 or 5 percent low down payments, its normal 20 or 25 percent down, so only way i see to profit from rent...