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Hello BP community,What are your thoughts on the real estate market going completely virtual in the next 5-10 years? Zillow purchasing Trulia for close to $3B shows the rest of the world they have something up their s...
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Some folks were waxing philosophical-like about the nature of man in another thread on war and what it is good for. I am a big believer in the fact that people are rational self-maximizers in virtually all endeavors....
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I just bought 4 acres adjacent to 3 acres i currently own ( waiting to buy this property for 10 years) There is a crappy house , livable but not by much . Now the old guy that died use to farm 3 acres of it , Its ...
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I started doing web design as a freelancer when I was 15 years old and that hobby quickly turned into a successful digital marketing agency where I now manage general operations. At 18 years old, I'm standing here wit...
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I've heard and read a lot about folks having "partners". Myself, I've considered it with friends in the past in order to double what I can buy. However, doubling what you can buy (as well as doubling maintenance costs...
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I am new to real estate investing and have read that it is best to present a business plan to obtain financing. Can anyone recommend a good source to find a real estate business plan template? If anyone has created on...
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I loved the "you know you're an investor when" post from @Brandon Turner and I think it's time to revive it for the women of BP. A recent podcast talked about how hard it was for them to get female interviewees - whi...
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What other types of investments do you do?
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Hello! I am 16 and building my wealth early. I have finished my old reading list in the last month and am looking for new books. I have started my new list this week and so far I’ve read;- bigger pockets book on manag...
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I just turned 16 and want to learn as much as I can about the real estate world before I get into it. I’m currently saving money so when I’m of age I’ll be able to go right in, what are some things I should focus on l...