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Hey all, newbie to Note Investing here. I am currently working on opening a self directed IRA and would like to use it to buy a few notes to start. Can I buy non-performing notes in my IRA or only performing? Aren’t t...
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My question: For seasoned investors, have you had success bringing someone in to help raise capital for projects? If so what did that structure look like? Where they salaried? % of capital raised? Partner? I am sure t...
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I don't have a handyman bone in my body and I have no interest in learning that side of the business.
I've found a great contractor and I'm trying to figure out how to align our interests for future projects.
He...
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Hello BP,I have an older HVAC system on my rental. It doesn't work. My long term tenants are OK with portable heaters that I provided them. That housing unit was then get inspected. By CA regulations I have to pro...
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Hey there everyone!I am brand new to BP as of just a few hours ago. My wife and I have been interested in Real Estate for some time and are trying to jump in. We're a military family and know that we'll be in this loc...
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For those note investors - Curious what people saw in 2019 as their biggest accomplishments and biggest Ah-Ha moment / lesson learned?For me, biggest accomplishment was starting a fund - there are a lot of Ah-Ha’s wit...
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Hi All,How many of you request a COI from vendors performing work on your property and do you ask for anything special or do you just ask for a certificate to prove they have insurance and the information necessary to...
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If you own rental real estate, there are three different ways to treat your rental losses depending on your status. One of these is "Real Estate Professional."
First, let's dispense with one myth: Real Estate Profes...
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I get asked a lot where should I start / what should I buy when investing in notes if I want to learn the business. I typically recommend someone buy a low balance (with equity) performing asset so they understand the...
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I always feel its best to be honest. After reading around it seems there are mixed opinions on whether to tell the seller you intend on assigning the contract to an investor or lying and stating you will be buying the...