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To be my own boss!!! But seriously, I need advice to make this happen, at first I was all about wholesaling, but I realized as I learn more on here the more I want to be a landlord and buy and hold homes to build my n...
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Question for the BP community, how are you finding the 70% market value deals?As a real estate agent and investor in the Minneapolis metro area, I'm utilizing a BRRRR strategy to build wealth. The big component of th...
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Hey Gang,I've been diving into seriously learning my local market for about a week now and I have come up with a to do list about my local area. I would love some feedback to see if i am on the right track.I am from t...
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Anyone use mailers to target absent owned properties ?If so would you say they Are successful and what are good websites where I can get these addresses to send them mailers ..Thanks
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Hey all! My name's Jacey, I'm 24 and I'm an aspiring REI out of Houston with absolutely no background, or experience in anything real estate. But, I've definitely come to learn that REI is exciting to me and I see mys...
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A friend is looking for ideas for next deal, here is a financial snapshot - hopefully some of you w experience can give ideas of what you would do in this case. Lives in NJ, works in NYC.- makes 120k, saves 5k clean a...
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So I'm about ready to begin looking for a first investment property but I need to know how much I should have up front to get the deal done and maybe have a starter safety net for any up front expenses.
I am plannin...
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Hi everyone! I am brand new investor just getting my feet wet. I just closed 10 days ago on a tennant occupied duplex that I'm going to to be living in as well. I'm in the process of refinishing the hardwood and u...
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Hello, I've recently purchased raw land, and I am wondering what my first steps should be moving forward. Do I need to get it surveyed, or first speak with an architect? If anyone can give some advice on first couple ...
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Does anybody here have a private umbrella insurance in WI? Looking for particular input how the following transition happened for you. This is not directly related to REI, but like I, many may have an umbrella policy ...