Oscar Montealegre
The Los Angeles Nightmare
I’m a real estate investor based out of Los Angeles. I have been doing it for ten lovely years. However, what I am about to say truly pierces my perpetual LA pride. You couldn’t pay me enough money to invest in Los An...
Nathan Smith
Is college worth it ?
I’m a 17 year old kid just now beginning my investment journey in Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. I’m currently undecided on whether or not to go to college. Should I get a job, join the service and use VA benefits to ...
Derek Andrews
Use a PM to find a tenant vs DIY
Greetings. I have a single family home that I want to rent. Using a PM to manage the property isnt preferred (because I'll only break even, literally). My plan was to just use a PM to find a tenant (and they'll tak...
John Hatfiled
Has anyone invested in any of the EquityBuild properties?
Hello everyone. New the site, but not new to investing. A colleague of mine has made investment in two properties held by EquityBuild and has been pleased with his experience. I am considering investing in a 16-unit ...
Alin Toncz
Finally!!!!!!!! My FIRST DEAL EVER!!!!
I finally put up an offer and was accepted. I placed a $ 2,000 bid on a NPN of $ 92,000, but the house has a value of only $ 65,000 max. I'm thinking if I can get the current occupant to agree with a restructured and ...
Elizabeth Pharis
Learned about Fannie Mae too late
Unfortunately we didn't fall under the category of "deal fell through at the last minute." Ours went through. Long story short, we found a house on Coldwell Banker. Drove 4 hours to look at the property....twice. ...
Karen Polis
Salvaging bad flip (defaulted loan/taxes overdue)
Seeking ADVICE / Property is in Norristown, PAI lent money to somebody (a land trust) for a fix and flip. Unfortunately, I did not do my homework beforehand, otherwise I would have realized there are 4 other investors...
Arthur Banks
FINALLY!!! Closed on my 203K.
I plan to write a very detailed blog on my 1st experience using a 203k loan, but for now, I wanted to shout at the top of my lungs, that I FINALLY closed July 3, 2014 on my latest acquisition. A 2 unit - each unit, 3...
George Wolff
1031 exchange
In order to do a 1031 exchange do you have to reinvest the total amount that you sold your property for?
Phillip Joo
College Respect?
HI BP, I was at a Financial College meeting with a man I've met twice. Everything was about college, until he asked, "Do you want to go to college?" I answered, saying that I knew it was a terrible investment that Im ...