Stephen Grindle
Using a Self-Directed IRA to invest
Hey friends, I'm considering using a Self-Directed IRA to invest in a short-term vacation rental. So two questions: 1. Should I transition my current Traditional IRA to a Self-Directed ROTH IRA or keep it as a Self-Di...
Alex Sotelo
I’m looking for advice and some help as a 19 year old trying to step into real estate
Im a 19 year old living in New York with some roommates and my girlfriend, I don’t spend too much on a unnecessary purchases and try to limit my spending. I currently work a job that pays about 18$/hr and I’m interest...
Jeff Copeland
Are Wholesalers Unicorns?
In other words, do they actually exist?I am actively seeking rehab/flip properties in St Petersburg and Pinellas Park, FL. I have access to plenty of capital, but I can't find properties. I have yet to come across a w...
Logan M.
Communism and Capitilism
Yesterday, I posted about how we can solve affordable housing in America.I had over 80 responses and the conversation got very political, which was not entirely a surprise.My question though is what economic model is ...
Genny Li
Section 8 Baltimore zone selection: specific neighborhoods
I’m looking to buy and hold with a cash flow emphasis but a long term outlook. Section 8 looks like the best deal on mid to low end attached and semiattached units in Baltimore. Rents are the same for section 8 as for...
Darrin Carey
Wholesaling, or Assigning Contracts?
A Friday Night rant.When did wholesaling and assigning contracts become one and the same?For those of you who sign a contract with no intent of closing if you can't assign it, STOP IT! It's morally and ethically wron...
Jake Turner
Trying to start my first real estate investmnet
Hello,I have been interested in becoming a real estate investor for a few years now, and I am ready to get it started. Does anyone have or prefer any whole sellers in the Atlanta area? Also, I'll take any tips and tri...
Edgar Perez
Refinancing out of FHA after 1 year (house hack)
Hey BP,I am looking into purchasing a $170,000 duplex using an FHA loan and house hacking. The duplex is a bank foreclosed REO and I think the asking price is about where the home is valued at. It is located in a ni...
Justin Shepherd
401k Withdrawal to start RE investing
Hey everyone! I am new to real estate investing and wanted to run something by you. I am not set on it, but have considered making a 401k withdrawal to start investing in real estate. I own my house currently, but hes...
Arian Mustafa
Portfolio of rental properties for sale help and suggestions
A deal has come across my desk that I am hoping to get some advice from the BP community. Older gentleman who has for decades owned and accumulated class A properties, all in the same town north of Boston. I have live...