Jake Thompson
Approaching local investor about partnering
Hey guys and gals,I recently purchased a duplex and about a month later another investor purchased the 4 plex next door to me. He is a full time investor with several 2-4 unit properties. We have been talking for a li...
Braden Taylor
How Do I Get Started Right Out of College OR In College?
Hello all!I am currently a sophomore in college going for a double major in accounting and finance. I recently discovered the "real estate realm" and I am incredibly interested and fascinated. My question is there any...
Nick Ferguson
Diversifying to Short Term Rentals - Pros/Cons/Questions
I've been a buy-and-hold investor for a while. I have a small portfolio and self-manage and intend to grow steadily over the next 20 years and then retire.
I've kicked around the idea of diversifying into short-te...
Bryon Haacke
AXA Annuity IRA - Current Value higher than 'death benefit'
If this is in the wrong section, apologies.My mother passed in Septemeber. She had a trust, which this account was transferred to prior to her passing. This is an IRA that is part of an AXA Annuity. This was originall...
Brian Stevens
Aspiring New Investor from Austin, Texas
Hello BP members, I recently retired from the military and I am excited about real estate investing as a way to supplement my retirement and build a legacy for my family. The BP site is an excellent collection of info...
Shea Bartolino
Sacramento Military Veteran Questions
Hi Everyone,I wanted to reach out to the local Sacramento community and see if I can get some advice on my current situation. A quick run down: I'm 28 years old and recently married. My wife and I have owned a SFH in ...
Chad Zaback
Seller advertised seller financing then changed their mind.
I'm a little frustrated at this last deal I've been working on. I'm working with an experienced broker that specializes in finding SF houses for investors who buy/fix/sell them. Over lunch one day I shared my vision o...
John Blanton
Underwriting assumptions Refi in 5 years I/O terms
Currently looking at an investment as an LP and the sponsor is assuming a refi at the end of year 5 with a I/O term of 36 months.To me this feels like they are doing that to juice the returns in the pro forma and errs...
Victor G.
ADU Build out in SoCal: Should I go Gas or Just Electric ??
I'm building out an ADU (1bed/1bath w/loft) from a single family house with an attached large 2 car garage in a B+ class neighborhood in San Diego. The existing house has both gas & electric utilities. I'm torn wh...
David Roe
When do you Leave your W2 for Investing Full Time
I have 4 kids, 4 dogs and a big house to keep up on. I work full time as a Contractor at WPAFB making 100k +. Current contract ended and I'm on the job hunt again, I was considering doing REI full time but don't feel...