For those contemplating alternate investments, I highly recommend considering hard money lending. I started in 2012 with little knowledge or information. At that time we didn't have Dodd-Frank to be concerned with. Fo...

I am 45 years old just getting started in REI.  My goal is to be able to secure a true retirement. My current retirement plan contains 2 small 401k plans and my self-employment income. My gut tells me I can make this ...

Hello BP Community - I would love to get your insight: I rented a 3BR/2BA home 5 blocks from my house with permission from the landlord to sub-lease to business travelers--very excited to start a rental business! I ha...

What's up everyone,I'm a recent home buyer/investor located in Jersey City, NJ. A few months ago, I closed on a condo in the Heights neighborhood (after going through a brutal sellers market), and am currently in the ...

Hi BP!  First time poster, couple month lurker ;)Looking for advice for buying a STR in the Smokies.  My sister bought 2 cabins recently from @AveryCarl and I think I've finally convinced my husband to get in on the a...

Has anyone recently completed the House Flipping Formula course?  I’ve been reading books(J. Scott, Anson Young, etc), listening to tons of podcasts (BP, Flipping Junkie), and reading the forum.  I feel like I have a ...

I am looking to buy a fixer upper. I’ve been seeing some options come through a wholesaler that are multi family and some are rented currently. I would aim @ renovating the property and increasing the rents. My girlfr...

Fellow Landlords,              Given our tenants are our main customers, and the fact that the holidays seasons are approaching. I was curious to know how creative you all get when it comes to treating your customers ...

What % of Realtors own investment property?A. 10%B. 25%C. 33%D. 50%E. 75%

Is it smart? Is it high risk? Will you go bankrupt? Is staying with your 401k's and mutual funds the best way to retire?

The reason why I bring up these questions is I had a big discussion with my father in l...