Hey everyone, first post on BP but been lurking for a bit. I know many people on here have started their REI journey with single family and other small investments. Some "gurus" out there say to skip the small stuff a...

So I found a property that has SERIOUS potential. The duplex is owned by an elderly couple, both of which were moved into a home and this is an estate sale. Asking price is $27,900 and assessed value is $19,800. The h...

I am just curious, what do you guys budget for a gut rehab on like a 1500 SqFt Single Family? I know it ranges, but I am interested in what the different costs are out there. When I mean gut, I mean, putting in new pi...

Hello everyone,I'm new to this and working on acquiring my first deal along with my husband @Jose Soto.  We are looking for properties in the Huntsville, Al area.  We have primarily been looking at SFR.  We have been ...

I have a turn-key rental with Mack Companies in suburban Chicago that has been vacant for FOUR MONTHS!A small sample of my issues with the management:Finding out a tenant has moved out weeks after the fact. When the m...

Hi Friends! I sure could use a piece of smart advice right now. I have a rather nuanced problem. Our home is a two-family, and we have a beautiful one-bedroom apartment at the side, where we have rented to a timely pa...

Facts as per CAR attorneys:
1. FICO impacts are the same on SS and foreclosures
2. Banks will seldom if ever relinquish their right to recover on deficiencies
3. There will likely be tax consequences with SS and th...

For all of you who did not catch this Trailer video that James posted on U Tube I was able to watch it.. 
I found it well done.  And was even more amazed that Jim got Clayton on the phone all the way from Portugal.
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Let's say you are a brand new investor. You are 40 years old and you have a family. You have $80K in your savings account, and you decide you want to invest in real estate.
Knowing what you know now, what would you...