How does one decide how much capital to invest in their first deal? What percentage of your total assets should go towards a down payment for deal #1? I feel I should plan for the worst and be as conservative as possi...

I just listened to Marko Rubel's "Profit Grabber" webinar and he said it will work for wholesaling as well as other types of REI strategies. Has anyone used his program and if so, what is your opinion?

Hey everyone. We currently have 3 long term rentals that have done pretty well for us and for our next purchase, I want to dive into a short term vacation rental. This will be located too far away from me for me to ha...

For me, I have been a lurker on BP for about 4 months now. I've been reading every book I can get my hands on and burning through podcasts. I knew when I first got on the site, I would be moving across the country wit...

First I do want to say that I really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences and the wealth of knowledge I have found here. Of course, it's just added to my analysis paralysis! 
How did you get over that and pu...

cc: @James Hamling So today is very interesting. Job market is extremely robust that we add 300k jobs than 150k predicted job. In theory this should not be good news because then Fed would have reason to keep the inte...

Why don't we use this post here to ask anything you like? My expertise are wholesaling and ACTUALLY MOTIVATED seller lead generation. Not the BS everyone tells you to do like lists, driving for dollars or cold calling...

BP,
So, I'm trying to get a deal off the MLS and this agent, after telling me that her client is motivated, tells me she needs a "proof of funds" in order to entertain any offer. The problem is, as you probably guess...

Hi,
Where could one find the fannie mae requirements for owner occupier bidding?

I am looking for a second home in a beach community where I would split my time between my existing residence and the new house. I wo...

I recently joined the REI group in my city and went to a 2 day new investor class. At the end of the class the presenters offer a 6 month hands on mentor program that includes goign to the houses with you to write de...