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Long time reader.. First time poster. Wanted to say Hi.I have been investing since Jan 2011 full time. Mostly focusing on wholesaling. I also have a direct mail company that works with investors. Looking forward to me...
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Hi, BP! I've been lurking through the forums for almost a year so this introduction is certainly overdue. My name is Clare and I am originally from Kansas City, MO but am loving life in the Pacific Northwest! I live i...
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Apartments should be in your retirement portfolio. Get 8 to 12 percent return.
How did you finance your first flip? How much reserves should I have saved up?Thanks.
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Hello All.I came across BP after a mention on Reddit on one of the subs and decided to check it out. I'm so very glad I did!I've barely spent any time here and have already gathered so much info. It's great!I'm very n...
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We just finished our most recent Buy & Hold in Elmhurst, a historic neighborhood in Sacramento. This property is steps from UCD Med Center. Our value add was adding an additional bedroom without increasing the s...
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Hi All!My name is Larry Elwood, I'm typing this from the snow covered Mile High City of Denver, CO. Real Estate has always been interesting to me. I love interesting simple architecture and creating beauty inside and ...
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What's the best highly detailed Real estate books on the market?And do anyone have any more valuable information to share for someone who's interested in real estate but doesn't know that much about it.
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If you could please leave me insight on this deal. 1995 double wide MH on private land. 2 beds 2 bath with 2 drivewaysSeptic, Cental air, shedWould need a Roof over $3000Taxes $569/yrFees include trash, street light a...
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We have started out journey toward REI freedom. After hours of talking and thinking through our goals and how we want to live our lives. Buy and Hold keeps coming to the forefront. I have a steady income through anoth...