![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1664582/small_1672510090-avatar-mariom137.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does or has anyone used a real estate coach, such as laying out all your financials, explaining your goals and getting advise on how to proceed?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/666664/small_1621495053-avatar-peters115.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
hello!I am looking to start my real estate career here in California. I currently live in Clearlake but this is not a great place to begin my real estate portfolio. I am looking at properties in the Bay Area, Santa Ro...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/645930/small_1621494567-avatar-nolimits07.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am using a HELOC and possibly my IRA to fund my first FLIP. My question is would I have to pro rate the amount I used in my IRA out of the profits and stick it back in my IRA or how does that work with flips and s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1773772/small_1621515480-avatar-jamesr670.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Morning everyone!
I haven't posted in a few days so I figured I'd jump in here and get a discussion started. I have a goal to post at least once a week to get to know you guys as well as make sure I'm consistently le...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/804407/small_1621497935-avatar-neilh14.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi BP,Like many buy-and-hold REIs, I'm getting hung up on what entity to form with regard to investing in notes.Have most of you formed an LLC? My understanding is that some exchanges will only sell to an LLC or compa...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1009651/small_1694712422-avatar-angeliqueh2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
This is my first time making offers to buyers, and I want to know what you all think before I mail this out (mostly the contract part, to make sure I didn't miss anything). These people are all out of state owners. I'...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/371308/small_1621447282-avatar-ryany3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey all,Anyone out there using Adwords, Facebook, Linkedin, etc to find motivated seller leads for commercial properties? Good or bad in your experience?Have you found any success or failure with anything specific?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/483402/small_1717784616-avatar-ryanm217.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All, I recently heard about a site called Fundrise. It looks to be a site where you give them money and they create a share in a real estate portfolio for you. Has anyone used anything like this before? Can this be...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/912722/small_1621505445-avatar-mengl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP,I’ve been a long time reader but have been hesitant to post. I am in the navy and have recently moved to San Diego. After working with Navy federal credit union, I was able to get approved for ~600k(1-2 unit ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1035790/small_1695043863-avatar-jeffd131.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I rent out a couple of SFR's where tenants are largely responsible for the property....yard maintenance, snow removal, utilities (gas, electric, water, tv, etc). one awkward scenario I've recently run into though...w...