Mike Berkey
Greetings from Kalamazoo/Portage Area
Hi, all!I'm an IT professional from the Kalamazoo area, looking to get into small scale buy and hold real estate investment (think 8-10 2-4 unit properties max, long-term).I'm new to these boards and to real estate in...
Rich Weese
doing 2008 taxes today!!!
I promised my wife I'd work with her and be available to help with the income taxes for a couple days. I drive the MRS crazy with the things I do. I decided that since I have time between her questions, I'd post today...
Cheryl S
Hello from the San Francisco Bay Area!
Hello Everyone!
My name is Cheryl, and I am semi-new as I lurk and have asked a question in the past. I learn SO much from this site. The information on forming an LLC and the 2%/50% rule helped me with my first purc...
Jim D.
The dumpster diver with a million dollar portfolio
Hi all, I've recently transitioned from lurker to active participant in the forums here, so thought I would formally say hi. My first purchase was 5 years ago, house hacking with my buddies as roommates. Knowing very ...
John Crouthamel
New 30-something in Des Moines, Iowa
Hello BP!I'm John, a Sales Engineer from Des Moines, Iowa and I'm preparing to find my first deal. My wife and I are finishing up some projects on our current SFH and then we're going to do final financial preparation...
Deano Vulcano
Very Different Post: Mid-Life Crisis and Bored with Flipping Houses
I thought I would take a chance in posting this here because I know there are some bright minds who may be able to help. Let me clear, I am not asking for anything more than mere advise. I am a 54 year old(young) man ...
Chandra Minter
Advice On Purchasing a 50 Property Portfolio with OPM
I've been investing in real estate for the last 2.5 years however my current portfolio is small as I initially started investing as a hobby. I started buying and renting and have recently started wholesaling. Last wee...
Nathan Maier
My Introduction from San Diego
I have been reading and absorbing the information here on BP for awhile now, and I believe it is time to introduce myself and participate in the community. A little about myself, I spent 11 years in the Army flying at...
Charles Ulrich
Hello from Ann Arbor, MI
Howdy!I've been in sponge mode for a while now just soaking up all the great info and opinions to be had here. The time has come, I think, to introduce myself. (*Deep breath.*) Here goes.My name is Charles and I'm a c...
Kyler J Sloan
Buying your own Professional Camera
Anyone else just go ahead and purchase their own wide-angled lensed professional camera? I would always start by hiring a professional photographer when listing a new place. However, I would like to keep my listing up...