New investor here. When getting a lead would it be wise to chat via phone for an initial screening of the potential seller rather than driving to meet with the seller? A conversation by phone would save a lot of time,...

Does anyone have any experience with a mentorship through a local REIA? The two organizations close to me both have their own programs. I just went to the DREIA meeting for the first time tonight and it seems their pr...

I am looking at subject to is what my fancy is at this moment, but I am new and haven't done any deals. Looking for something to get as much knowledge as I can with this subject, but seems hard to find or I'm just not...

Finally. We are closing on our first property, a three family in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York, tomorrow. Wife and I are excited but nervous.

It's been three years and more than a few purchases that didn'...

Hello BP People!I have been considering joining the community and posting for a while, so I may be a bit over-zealous. My apologies if this is the case but when I decide to do something, I tend to do it whole-heartedl...

Wow BPers,

I finally did it! I finally completed my business plan and feel ready to make my intro and get going.

I've been cruising through these forums for a bit without having done a formal introduction until n...

Has anyone heard of astroflipping? Just watched the video by Josiah. Curious if anyone has done one of the 45 minute phone calls. Any thoughts on this or knowledge of this are welcome. 80 plus deals a month seems to g...

I have just returned to the No. Va. from S.W. Fla.and I’m puzzled about what is happening at the settlement table here.Now as a Realtor I am well aware that the settlement agent conducting the closing will tell anyone...

I am close to the finish line of my first real estate deal.  I purchased a HUD home, and spent about $30K fixing it up.  It's finally ready to rent, and I put ads on Zillow, Trulia and Craigslist.  Lots of response in...

Hello All, My name is Samir Penkar from Eden Prairie, Minnesota. I have recently decided to enter the world of raw land investing as a conduit to generate a second income source and a path to a better flexible lifesty...