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Daniel Osifo Possible routes to becoming an RE Investor
29 May 2019 | 3 replies

Hello All,I am from Atlanta, GA but I moved to Queens, NY for college. I am a recent graduate from college and I started to learn about Real Estate as I graduated. I can see myself doing this for a long time in the ca...

Benjamin Brooks What's the consensus on investing in states you don't live in?
3 September 2020 | 3 replies

Hi all,New investor here. I live in CA and had already had some reservations about becoming a landlord in CA due to horror stories from co-workers about how tenant sided the laws are and having those reservations conf...

Maria T. Torres What are some key tips and common pitfalls to avoid when closing a residential loan?
11 September 2024 | 5 replies

I’m about to close on a residential property and want to ensure everything goes smoothly. I’ve reviewed my Closing Disclosure and gathered all necessary documents, but I’d love to hear from those who have been through...

Krishna Shah Cash out Refi/Purchase
1 June 2024 | 1 reply

Hi everyone,
I’m new to this. I’m helping my father expand his RE portfolio. He’s obviously more experienced since he already owns one CRE property. 
I have some questions.
He wants to stick to Bank Financing over ...

Peter Paxos Turn Key Single Family
4 April 2018 | 7 replies

Hi BP family:

What are the biggest pitfalls associated in purchasing and owning single family homes from a turn key provider? Would like to hear of personal experiences both positive and negative ?

Thanks.
Peter.

David C. Managing your own multifamily property.....pitfalls.
4 October 2021 | 1 reply

To the BP Crew,
While I have a great deal of experience in the STR/LTR side of SFHs, but am now just entering the multifamily sector.  I was wondering who might be brave enough to share any unexpected pitfalls/strugg...

Bette Hochberger Maximizing Tax Deferral through 1031 Exchanges
5 October 2023 | 2 replies

Hey everyone! I want to get some activity going and thought this would be a great topic. How are real estate investors maximizing their tax deferral strategies through 1031 exchanges, and what are the common pitfalls ...

Eli Keckeisen Can I get a 5% down Arm Loan?
27 July 2022 | 3 replies

My partner and I have been researching real estate for a couple years now and are ready to take the first step towards financial freedom. We are looking to use either an FHA loan or an ARM to buy a single family home,...

Samuel Odewale Purchase a property through seller finance in an IRA
15 December 2023 | 2 replies

Was wondering if someone has experience purchasing real estate with a seller finance strategy in an SDIRA. Searching the forum, most of what I see discussed is selling property owned in an SDIRA.Will appreciate if the...

Brian Huber Things to watch out for when self-listing on MLS
20 May 2015 | 1 reply

Hi, I'm considering selling my house via self-listing service.  I plan on getting my realtor license in June however, I don't think it'll be in time to use it for my own home.  I still need to decide on a broker...Any...