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Jose Garza Bought My First Rental Property...
21 February 2013 | 15 replies

Hello everybody, My name is Jose and I am new to this site. I live in Houston, Texas and have decided to diversify my investments into real estate. A littlebit about myself. I am 32 yrs old, married and have two kids....

Shane Short Becoming my own Property Manager
16 July 2019 | 8 replies

Good Evening/ Morning, wherever you are on the planet.I'm currently saving for my first Multi-family investment in December. I've done a few minor flips in the past for profit, but I'm looking to get into Passive inco...

Sarah Watanabe New Out of State Investor
5 March 2024 | 26 replies

Hi,I’m a new investor in my late twenties looking to acquire my first long term rental property. It would be great if anyone can share their stories of how they first got started!

Thanks,
Sarah 

Elisha Keller Newbie Question #1: Choosing first investment
23 December 2013 | 32 replies

As a new member who has a ton of questions, I want to ask a new question everyday to get some feedback from real folks. I'm reading a ton of material but I feel like the BP community could offer significant insigh...

Tim G. $9,000 Wholesale Completed - Toughest Deal Yet!
13 September 2013 | 18 replies

This was by far, the strangest and hardest deal yet for me to complete. Seems ironic since its such a small payday.

*No Address yet will add later** Buena Park, CA

ARV - $630-650k
Repairs - $30k
Sold for - $511k
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Ned Carey How long did it take to get your first deal?
20 March 2013 | 26 replies

As I respond to new member posts, I often sense and urgency to get a first deal. I also sense many investor drop out because they don't get a deal aft two or three months.

It's my belief that is is probably 6-8 mont...

Jennifer Robinette How detailed estimate should I ask from the contractors?
24 July 2015 | 10 replies

Hello everyone, I am a real estate investor and recently joined BP. I have been an investor for years but I have been very passive! :) Recently my husband and I decided to take the rental business to the next level. W...

Paulette Midgette A Contractor I Would Not Recommend
17 January 2025 | 12 replies

As RE developers we all know how important it is to hire good, reliable residential contractors.  Because we are dependant, for the most part, on word of mouth recommendations it is vital that our recommendations are ...

Mike Cartmell Option Exercised but low appraisal
13 January 2016 | 41 replies

My tenant buyer has exercised their option to purchase but the appraisal came in low. I do have a clause in our contract that states I have the right to sell at the appraisal price but I am wondering if I am still ob...

Ann Bellamy Seller financing is about to get ugly on Jan 10 2014
8 January 2014 | 51 replies

Great article about new restrictions when selling a property and providing financing to the end buyer. These restrictions go into effect under Dodd-Frank on January 10. These are federal restrictions, not limite...