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Listening to this weeks podcast the guest made a statement that he would Never hire someone unless they had a job in collage. How many of you successful folks out there had a Job in collage? (I realize some of you nev...
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Hello BP community!I attended a real estate networking event this evening in my hometown of San Diego, CA, and during a segment where we each stood up and introduced ourselves to the group, I mentioned that I was inte...
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When I bought my property 6.5 years ago, I was a total newbie and pretty much did everything wrong. Bought when the market was still high (and interest was at 7.5%) and then shortly after, the bubble burst and my pro...
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So I have mainly stayed in SFR arena but wanting to expand my knowledge base. Looking for a rundown on what factors you're running on your deals when analyzing them. Such as maintenance, utilities... Just some things ...
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Hoping someone can provide some logic to the SEC reasoning behind having to be "accredited investor" to invest in certain security offerings. Any other ways around this. Wanting to get into apartment syndication, and ...
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So I've known for years that I have wanted to get into real estate and then more I've been reading, listening to podcasts and being active on the forums have really opened my eyes to the power of REI and how it can gr...
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Many people invest in real estate in order to create passive income and eventually become wealthy enough to not have to work a regular job for the rest of their lives.I want to pose a philosophical question. Is there ...
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Hi, everyone! As I've gotten more and more experience in this world, friends and family have asked me how they can work with me. Many have money, but not the time or desire to do this on their own. As such, they've as...
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I am seeking advice from more experienced investors in regards to what to do in my current situation with inheriting a bad tenant. I am under contract to purchase a duplex to house hack. The seller does not want to gi...
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OK, so a deal came on the market within the last 24hrs that I think I may want to make my first as-an-investor offer on. But...I have no liquid funds. Can I make an offer with financing up in the air? Isn't it customa...