Ruben Parra
The great California vs Out-of-State debate
Hi BP members!This is just my second post and it feels great to have received such good feedback and support.Since I don't usually carry around $100K in cash, my southern California backyard market can seem a little i...
Brian Gibbons
Starting out - get a quick start this spring doing terms deals
i'm starting this thread and I'm going to try to make a post every day on how to get a quick start this spring.For 30 years I've done my best to give us our two offers a cash offer in terms of. Terms offers a more att...
Nick Gray
What is the best RE-related 9 to 5 job?
I am a relatively new buy-and-hold RE investor at age 24 who is looking to make a career transition and who needs some advice. My long-term goal is to go full-time as an investor, but in the short term I of course nee...
Robert DeForge
Have $40,000. Where would you put it for the best return??
So, my wife and I have been have been saving for a while, which isn't really easy. (Two kids, tuition, CA prices..) But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs. All pa...
Kelly Claiborne
What is stopping you from buying your first investment property?
I want to know what your barriers are. What's stopping you from buying an investment property? -Time-Money-Knowledge-Coach/Mentor-Fear
Dustin Ruff
Let's get real about starting out
There are so many positive stories about people starting their investment careers on here and online that aren't painting a completely accurate picture.
Most people are living paycheck to paycheck. The statistics on...
Luke McCann
Property Scout / Bird Dog
I have been studying the real estate business thoroughly over the last couple of months and it appears to me that a good option for a beginner like me would be property scouting. I see it as a way to learn more about ...
Uniqueka Anderson
Property Scout (bird dog)
If I do property scouting for an investor, how will I know if they close on the deal I referred to them or not? Since I'm not signing any contracts and not literally being involved with the transaction, how will I k...
Luke McCann
Scout / Bird Dog Dynamics
BP investors,I am currently putting together a business plan for a property scouting business in Atlantic Beach, FL, just outside of Jacksonville, FL. A few questions involving your experience with Property Scouts/Bir...
Mike Matthews
LLC OR S COPR
Go ahead and have one of them, PLACE ALL of your properties in a Land Trust.
THE LLC or S CORP is great form other reasons as well like your new found business line of credit you can not obtain once you get your em...