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I am finding that you get more for your money in Fort Wayne, South Bend, Goshen, etc. Why are more people not investing in these smaller cities?I am keeping an eye out for a live in duplex in all of the cities of Indi...
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Hi,I am new here and learning but my question is how do people typically come up with a down payment. If you need 20% down for an investment property, that can be a lot of money. Do people typically use equity (HELOC)...
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Good morning,
Investing in real estate most recently has really caught my attention… as many others’ on here I am sure. After listening to a few BP podcasts, it really lit an interest. Just a brief overview, I am cur...
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How did you all get past the fear of not being able to rent out your SFH and it sitting vacant for months? Trust the research and just jump in?
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Hey BP. I'm trying to get my first deal done but can’t decide whether to start off in-state or out of state. My primary goal for my first deal is to learn as much as I can but due to how expensive homes are in Califor...
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Hi everyone! I am from Atlanta, Georgia, but have been living in Asia (currently Tokyo) for the past 7 years. I and my wife plan to move to the US around the end of this year at which point I'm planning to start a c...
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I'm sorry if the title is a bit harsh, but this is where I'm at. I've read numerous books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad, David Greene's books as well as others. I do everything I can to soak up the knowledge, but the...
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I'm eager to kickstart my business, but I could use some direction on where to begin. Should I prioritize market research or focus on building a network of industry contacts? If you have experience in wholesaling or r...
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I am completely new to this industry but everything about it makes me excited. I have read many books and listened to podcasts and youtube videos but I do not want to start investing without some guidance first. I am ...
Was up early a few weeks ago listening to a radio show about RE investing. It was Bob Diamond. Somewhere along the way, I called their number to get their free audio cd's and book. Ive been listening to the cd's on...