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I have been researching off an on for the last couple years, I am now in a good position to start investing. I am interested in hearing how some of you "broke the ice" and dove into your first properties.
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Hey Folks. I am a newbie investor in the DC, MD and VA. Is it a best practice to open up a business as a LLC or whatever other entity before you start buying your 1st investment property to protect yourself financiall...
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We are excited to say that on November 15th we closed on our first investment property! We bought a 3 bed 1.5 bath fully rehabbed SFH (from a flipper) in Brown Deer, a suburb of Milwaukee. And we had it rented by Dec...
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Hello all,Im a new Investor, and need some advice. Please help!I am looking to obtain a heloc on my single family investment property and use the funds for a down payment on another investment property to rent out.I...
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I'm fairly new on BP -- I've really enjoyed what I've seen so far. I'm struck by the exhaustiveness of the site and the number of individuals who are willing to lend their expertise, knowledge and best practices. I se...
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A non-profit organization that donates to projects with the goal of building net worth for individuals, investors, and corporations is taking an unconventional and philanthropic approach. This model suggests a commitm...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $106,000
Cash invested: $34,985
Findlay Duplex, 2/1 down, 1/1 upper, 2 car garage, buy and hold.
Wh...
Hi All! I am an aspiring real estate investor, primarily looking to network within the NY Metro area, specifically in Staten Island. My goal currently is to find mentors within the field that can help me learn as much...
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Hello Everyone. I'm looking for advice I'm currently in a real estate partnership, and I'm seeking some guidance on ensuring that our partnership is structured in a fair and financially beneficial manner for all part...
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Hello All,
I'm looking for a real estate agent in the Los Angeles area who has expertise in the Northeast Los Angeles region, South Central, West Los Angeles, basically all of LA, but if you have knowledge about the...