I got out of the stock market in 2009 after taking a $300k loss. Ironically, I had made about the same amount by actually predicting the crash and shorting the market at the top. I thought I could predict the upturn a...

I’m considering cashing out my 401(k) and IRA funds to invest in more real estate and would appreciate any advice or insights on whether this idea is viable.
Current Financial Situation:
Significant savings in 401(k...

Alright, I apologize if this becomes controversial, or offends anyone.As an investor and agent, I am seeing a lot of speculation in the market. It seems to me, that stock market speculators, are looking to unload thei...

I'm haunted by Ben L.'s comment "Don't be a retail investor!" in the podcast on rental properties. This is also common advice in real estate investment books. Always buy at a discount, or, as Warren Buffett says, with...

Hello BP Nation,I have asked and been asked this question over and over again by friends. I know different people have different opinions on this and in this post, I wish to generate those opinions by briefly stating ...

Hello, I recently got a $500,000 (full equity) condo in California and $200,000 cash. I am 21, have a 751 credit score. No Job, but planning to get a Computer Science degree as a margin of safety & then use it to ...

Across the forum, we talk about ensuring that you maintain your reserves... but how do you actually manage them on you own the properties? This question is for the properties you plan on holding. If you are flipping, ...

I would love to get a discussion going over this topic to see what other "in the know" armchair economists think. This chart shows mortgage interest rates over the past 30 days. Rates are directly tied to the 10-Year ...

Hello everyone I hope you are all staying safe ! :)
I am new to BP although I have watched almost every podcast episode.
My name is Tatiana Sanchez and I am just getting started with real estate investing.
I have ...