Martin Saenz
Note Investing - Goal Setting
I used Bill Bartmann's 9-Step Goal Setting plan he wrote about in 'Secret's to Success.' What is interesting is that the 9th step is 'Taking Action.' This is where most folks drop off when looking to become note inv...
Michael Jackman
Save for a emergency fund or invest?
I know this depends completely on ones risk tolerance, but I'm curious what you would do, or have done, and how it worked out for you.Currently I'm working on the former vs. the latter, but it is driving me crazy! To ...
Maicoll Gomez Noriega
20 year old graduate asking for advise
Hi,My name is Maicoll Gomez. I just graduated college a year early with two degrees so I can help my family. We live paycheck to paycheck and we have saved up some money (50k) so we can put a down payment on a house h...
Ben Lovro
Breaking Ground at 25: Essential Steps to Jumpstart Your Real Estate Journey
Are you in your mid-20s and thinking about diving into the world of real estate? Congratulations, you're on the right path to securing your financial future! Starting your real estate journey at a young age can be inc...
Alisha Decoteau
Steps on purchasing a Portfolio of properties
Good Afternoon BP Family, I'm looking to obtain property(s) before the end of the year. Besides checking out each unit or property to further access any and all expenses and talking to tenants to see if they have any...
Darrell Essex
Financing To Keep Moving While Waiting For Seasoning Periods
Hello all,so I’m a couple BRRRRs with a lease options in and the issue I’m having is Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both need a 12 month seasoning period and so-far all the DSCR 30 yr I’ve found do 6-12 months seasoning. ...
Nicholas Shepherd
Seattle WA New Guy
Hello BP,Names Nick, my wife and I have decided to dive head first into real estate investing, even though we barley have our toes wet. Not to mention the sound water being freezing!My wife and I are in our mid twenti...
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Hellow
Just wanted to say high to everyone. I am new to real estate. I am taking everything one step at a time and looking for knowledge. With the current market, I am hoping to start my real estate adventure in about 8 t...
Matthew Shaw
Student Loans, Savings or REI
I just graduated from school with $56,000 worth of loans (I had $74,000 and paid $18,000 immediately. I acted hastily and regretfully did not consider what I could have done with that $18,000) with rates of 5.8% and n...
Martin Min
Should I sell or continue to rent out?
Hello, BP community, I am currently renting out two properties in San Jose, as follows:1: Town house, 450K purchase in 2016, currently sale price: $600K. Expenses: property tax: $6891.68 interest: $...