Brendan August
CARES Act 401k Loans
Hey everybody, I was just wondering if anybody has made use of the the CARES Act to withdraw money penalty free from their retirement accounts? I understand that you still have to pay taxes on the amount but you can s...
Melanie Hartmann
Right or Wrong? ARV is influenced by closing costs & commissions
Someone argued that ARV is determined, in part by, closing costs and agent commissions. What do you think and why?
Anthony Vigilante
Stuck Beginner investor
Hello Everyone,I am a newbie investor looking to invest in buy & hold in Central Jersey in the 200k-350k range with a minimum of $200 monthly return and an 8% coc.I have this mapped out but I cannot seem to unders...
Jared Saunders
3 to 44 units in less than a years time at 22 years old.
I've recently felt very compelled to start contributing to BP more, so here is my follow up from my last post I put out 10 months ago titled "Quit my job at 21 years old to become a real estate investor". I would like...
L'Oreal Smith
ADVICE when seeking a contractor
Hello BP!! I am a new investor and of course I'm looking for contractors to work with. I need to know what are the right questions to ask and other things i need to look for? What are the"red flags" i need to avoid? T...
James Bradford
Need help with possible lease option for first rental propery
Hi everyone,
I have been looking and learning on the forum for about 5 months now and came across what seems to me like a pretty good start to my real estate business. I currently live with my parents in Illi...
Jon Kelly
Choosing an Agent
Hello BP, Can you help me decide how to choose an agent? I plan on making another forum post asking for agent's to essentially reach out me based upon my market and strategy. Do I have to interview and choose 1 agent ...
Rhonda E.
Does Your Boss/Co-Workers Know About Your Real Estate Business?
Hello BP,
I was just wondering how many of you have told your boss and/or co-workers about your real estate business.
I have not mentioned real estate investing to anyone at work for many reasons. One ...
Abimael Rodriguez
How to convince my wife to join me in real estate?
I'm just starting to set my goals and plans into real estate. My wife is all in favor with me. But I would like to involve her too, but she is not interested at all. She is a part time student, part time job, and part...
Chad Michaels
Soooo... Who has bought Instant Empire Builders? (Rob Swanson)
Who here has purchased Rob Swanson and Steve Cook's Instant Empire Builders? Are you building new construction yet with no money and no credit and low risk? If you're successful doing it, would you say it is because...