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I have always heard that it is best to eliminate as much debt as possible which is what makes me torn in my current situation. I have some monthly income (around 3K) that I can use to put towards my current mortgage o...
So bare with me here ladies and gentlemen, I'm new and this is my first post. I haven't spent much time browsing the forums as I've been trying to gather knowledge from other sources reading books, podcasting, webinar...
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Hey BP!Got a couple off-market deals I'm considering in Northern CA but I've got some "newbie" dilemmas going into them and it's this - these deals seem like great deals (like $50k-$100k less than what they are worth)...
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I have $60K in student loan debt. I am interested in purchasing an investment property (I will live there) while renting out the extra rooms. After a year or more, I will move and rent all of the rooms out. Smart m...
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Can someone explain the difference between first position and second position when it comes to lending. I can make assumptions that if things happen it’s for collateral but what’s the main difference?
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We are planning on constructing a duplex and taking on the role of Project Manager. We have a GC who would sign on as the general contractor on the building permit but then allow us to oversee the day-to-day responsib...
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Hello BP universe! I seek your advice and wisdom once again!I've been looking at properties in the Oakland Bay Area and have noticed a lot of single family homes with in law units that aren't permitted. I was wonderin...
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I found a great multiplex (fourplex) in an upcoming area. It has value added potential as I can 2 more doors. However, it currently has no tenants. Is that a dangerous sign?
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I am an landlord and own 5 properties, 3 are free and clear. I just finished the private lending book, so I feel like a brand new private lender - hence the starting out post. For those that do private lending - what ...
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Can tenants Airbnb a rental property? I believe this is called Airbnb arbitrage? From the landlords perspective, what would be the things to watch out for or the extra liability/risk involved? I'm a realtor and listin...