I currently have 1 rental property, and a primary residence in my wife's name. I am close to purchasing a 2nd rental property, and hopefully another by the end of next year. My wife and I both have reliable full-tim...

I have always heard that you "dress for success". In professional settings I normally try to dress just a little nicer then expected. I do have a forearm tattoo that I normally cover under a button up shirt when meeti...

The Southern California housing market is going crazy right now. Houses are selling for well over asking price. My husband would like to take advantage of this market right now and sell our house and live in an apartm...

Hey all, I'm looking at a duplex and I'm crunching the numbers. They look decent (COC return is lower than I'd like) but would love any feedback.Thanks for taking a look!
Rental income: $1600
Expenses:
Taxes: 319.4...

Hi all!Like many of you I'm looking to house hack hack by purchasing a duplex using FHA financing. I My preference is Broward County, FL but I have the flexibility to purchase in Miami-Dade or Palm Beach. I started my...

Excited to be here!  I am currently a health insurance agent looking to make the transition to real estate investing before the Obamacare ship sinks altogether.  I am partnering with my two brothers who are both very ...

Hi, All. My husband and I own a townhouse in Glen Burnie MD. We are looking to get into buying and holding investment real estate. We bought the house in 2014 and we are refinancing the mortgage. There is no equity in...

Hello everyone.My name is Evan and I'm a relatively new investor located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul), Minnesota.    I wanted to take a little time to introduce myself to the community and explain my bac...

Hi BP Community!I’m just starting my real estate journey, and I’m not sure which direction to head. The only steps I’ve taken so far are to listen to the podcast every day, read the Ultimate Beginner’s Guide, and star...

Hello BP Community,This is my first post, so be gentle.  My question is one of general strategy.  Given the following choices which do you think is the smarter option for a 1st time home owner with REI aspirations.Opt...