Timothy W.
Anyone ever go into public service after financial independence?
Got a question for you folks. I'm not in a position where I "need" to go back to work....but I am kind of bored and I've always been involved in community projects, scouting leader, coast guard auxilliary, pheasants ...
Michael Noto
How Would You Improve the Outside of this House?
@Bill Labrecque and I are closing on a SFR flip towards the end of June and are in the process now of fine tuning our rehab budget for the project.The outside of the house itself and the landscaping is actually very...
Marissa Wurms
REI Newbie from North Jersey/NYC Metro Area
Hello everyone!
My name is Marissa and I am from the North NJ/NYC Metro area. I am 31 years old and have always wanted to get into REI, but due to my job I never really found a "right time." For the past 7 years I ha...
Jason V.
Is REI Just the "Least Worst" Choice?
When it comes to obtaining "financial freedom" is investing in real estate just the least worst choice?I tripped over this article the other night, which sums up a lot of what I've been thinking about REI lately: Inve...
Scott Taylor
Possibility of Financial Independence via Real Estate
I'm new to investing in real estate (and investing in general).I've got a small amount of cash piled up, and right now looking to make moves into buying my first property for long term, buy and hold cash flow with lev...
Jenni G.
Iffy about getting rid of property mgt co
Spouse and I own a townhome rental about a mile from where we live. We utilize a property mgt co. There are things the company does that drive me batty. When I get the monthly statement as I am opening it I think "w...
John Hanson
1% or 2% rule in Minnesota?
I'm just getting started in real estate investing, with the intent of renting out either single family homes, multi-family or townhomes. I know that one cannot go strictly by the 1% or 2% rule, and that more detaile...
Mike Kroupa
Curb Appeal Suggestions – Lake House
I bought an ugly house. I want to make it beautiful. I am looking for suggestions from the BP community.The house has wood siding with vertical lines (T1-11) that is a bad color. In addition, the house lacks balance. ...
John D.
The $40k per month, in 40 months challenge!
While travelling with my good friend who is a fellow real estate investor, and giving him a hard time for investing in what I considered mediocre returns in his local market, he really one-upped me. He gave me t...
James H.
First Deal Underway!
Okay, so I posted a question on general thoughts for a 12K cash house I was contemplating and got some much appreciated responses. Tonight I am going to hand my deposit to the wholesaler and cross my fingers. This who...