James Mudd
$60 per month to hang my real estate license..??
Do you'll think that $60 per month to pay a sponsoring broker to hang my license is worth it? They charge $250 per transaction and I keep 100% of commission. No other fees (desk, etc) I have a place to meet clie...
Corey Jacques
Previous landlord didn't complete work
Hello all, I just recently closed on a duplex in MINNEAPOLIS and the previous landlord was to complete some work before close. When the inspector came to the house they landlord was working on the property and the in...
Eric Bette
Cash Reserves for Real Estate: How much? Where?
Hi All-I'm preparing to buy my second SFH in the next 6 months or so, provided the right deal is there. I really need some help regarding the best way to posture my finances in the meantime so I'm ready to take advant...
Eric Dubrule
Structuring a Partnership w/ Buy & Holds
Hi all, here some background to help setup my question. I'm focused on buy and hold at the moment to build cash flow. I work a full time job and manage 6 units myself. Originally my goal was to buy 1 property every...
Linda Weygant
Why New Western Acquisitions is a pain in my butt
The cold calling from the hyper-aggressive people at this company is massively annoying. and I wish they would stop. I've asked three separate times in the last couple of weeks to be taken off their calling list.Unfo...
Terry Lao
Another Hot housing forecast for 2019 by Realtor.com
Another housing forecast for 2019 by Realtor.com and time to make your predictions. The median national prediction is slowdown in sales of -2.0% and appreciation of 2.2%. All the top 10 cities beat the national averag...
Kristel Lim
Claim an insurance for reroof or pay out of pocket?
Hi all! The roof on my rental property has caused water damage inside. I've already filed a claim on my other rental property because the filter has leaked 2 years ago. Should I file another claim for a reroof or pay ...
Chris Mason
Keeping the primary residence low LTV w/ a $0 balance HELOC.
Something that's kind of been tickling the back of my brain for a while.Two common themes of BP, and REI in general:1) "You make money when you BUY real estate, not when you sell. Whatever money you 'earn' when you se...
Brandon Fischer
Finding a private investor through BP, what are your thoughts?
Hi everyone, I finally got around to getting onto this site. I am a 24 year old college student in Buffalo NY who began real estate investing in my senior year of high school. I purchased my first 3 unit in 2010 usi...
Cory Bousfield
Buying new primary home and renting current
Hi BP! Sorry for the lengthy post.Hoping for suggestions on how to best strategize on funding an 80k, 20% downpayment for a new primary residence and renting our current house. I've been following the forums and liste...