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A friend of mine has 100k but doesn't know what to do with it. I mentioned becoming using it in real estate but she doesn't have the time to do so as a single mother. How can she become a private lender?
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I wanted to get everyone's advice on passive real estate investment strategies. We have low 7 figures to invest and would like to retire. We no longer want to be landlords or manage developments anymore. What would be...
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Hello! I am a real estate newbie who is interested in STRs in well established vacation areas. I have been scouting the forums on the topic, listening to podcasts, reading books, and reaching out to BP members. I am t...
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Article points to most likely scenario where Republicans win the House, Democrats keep the Senate .... should Republicans take both will this finally stimulate job creation as companies welcome a more pro-business env...
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Hi I am new and just thought I' d jump right in. Background, we own one flat in France where we have 100% equity and a great tenant in place. We have our niche, the town in France where we already have one proper...
There are 2 properties I am thinking of buying as a buy and hold in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Btw, this will be my first time buying.There aren’t really much to fix, roofs are 6 years old, and there are tenants in these ...
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The question on everyone’s mind: Is now a good time to invest in real estate? This question is hard to answer because it’s always personal, market (mine is Eastern Kansas) & deal specific. However, below are my hi...
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We are looking to diversify part of our portfolio and we are looking into some passive investing options in commercial real estate. There will be a 1031 exchange involved. What types of passive investing do you favor ...
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I have a very good cash flow first rental and looking for possibly adding a second rental however most homes near me are 400-500k range Gilbert Chandler area and that’s the area I most likely want to invest in. Doing ...
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Hi all,Market is very expensive in my area and most properties if rented would barely cover mortgage payments, however, my friend, few years ago was buying Studios in co-ops that allowed to rent out and she's making a...