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Hi, I am from South Africa and am looking to build up my real estate investments. Currently my portfolio contains a grand total of zero properties, but am looking forward to getting the ball rolling. I am most interes...
I am currently in the military amd have two kids and a wife I will be getting out in a year and a half right now I am renting and paying a lot I am thinking about buying a house in California and staying there for the...
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I am in a position I hoped would never happen. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and reduced flying I am being furloughed from my job as an airline pilot. However, I am excited about all the time it has given me to start...
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Thanks for the great forum! I'm a long time member of a lot of different forums and I have to say this is by far one of the most active and engaging forums I've seen. Very excited to have found BP.I'm also very exci...
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Hi guys! I am reaching out for some guidance/suggestions. I have been an accountant for a real estate company for the last 4 years. I am realizing that my passion is not accounting, but the actual investing in real...
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I am curious as to what an investor looks for when truly evaluating a deal? What's the top 3 things that makes a deal worth your time?
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Situation: Elderly couple facing foreclosure. Will sell me their property "at cost". Have about 50K in equity. Will be paying me rent (positive cash flow for me). Then when they are comfortable and get their fina...
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I just finished a Real Estate “flip” and wanted to share my experiences. I also feel a debt of gratitude to my real estate team, Hoston & Associates, and wanted to give them a plug.To start, I should share that...
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Looking for advice, creative or traditional. I'll try to keep the post simple.My goal: To add additional SFH rentals to my portfolio. 2-3 in next 6 monthsMy RE history: Investing/managing my small portfolio of 3 house...
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So this duplex I want is for sale. The person selling is the realtor and the owner.Checking they have about 118,000 on their loan left. They are asking 515,000 but I am certain they are going to get offers over that.I...