Marvin Meng
How do you collect rent?
Actually, the title says it all. Right now I'm using a PO box that everybody mails their rent to. But late rent is getting blamed on the Post Office (which is possible). It seems like the 2020 there should be better o...
Ben Zelenka
Think and Grow Rich: Opinions?
Hey BP community I just bought the book Think and Grow Rich and was just wondering what you guys' opinions are about it. What were the big key takeaways for you guys
Mike Flint
Starting my LLC, but no lawyers will engage
I live in MD and am focusing on properties in both MD and NC. I've owned one rental for a few years now and want to expand. I have contacted several lawyers in an attempt to set up my LLC; however, can't get any to ...
Alvin Ng
Structuring real estate for cost and protection in California
Hi BP,Although I’ve only started in real estate investing, I’ve been reading books on tax and legal protections. In protecting my investments, I’ve learned the importance of the first and second defense, home owner’s ...
Paul Dante Pronio
Burning it down and Starting over
To make this quick and to the point I am a hairstylists in a shrinking industry and am looking for a new career path. I have a rental property in Philadelphia but otherwise have rented in NYC for 20 years. I have equi...
Marcus Cox
What to do with 20,000 cash?
I've recently came into a few dollars and I have been interested in multi family small apartments. Any suggestions would help,Such as a broker that specializes in the multi family arena. I reside in Knoxville TN. By t...
Byran Parson
How many can you manage by yourself?
Every person will be different, but how many properties have you found to be manageable to manage by yourself? At what point did it become too much along with your full-time job?I'm planning to buy 10 rentals over th...
Jennifer McElliott
Finding the Value on a Commercial Property?
Hi All,This will be my first foray into anything larger than a triplex - so I'm sorry if this is a dumb newbie question! I'm looking at a 6unit property that had appeared to be marketed to regular residential purchas...
John Thomas Robinette III
The Gentrification Issue
I did a quick search in the forums and couldn't find a discussion about gentrification. I live in New York and this is a HUGE issue because basically the only "affordable" real estate is in primarily minority areas. T...
Chidi Dillibe
A RE newbie looking to invest in Rockford, IL
Hello all,I'm an out of state newbie investor looking at a couple properties in Rockford, IL and would like to get some local insight and help before I pull the trigger. The properties i'm looking at look good in the ...