Tom Gillotti
New build, problem with home builder
We purchased a single family home last year in Abilene, Texas (small town) and had a lot of problems with the builders and sub-contractors. So much so that I wrote a lengthy review of our experience and created a webs...
Kenneth Jackson
No Cash, no hope. How can I get my first deal done?
I'm brand new to the investment world. I have no money to start, no credit but tons of drive and ambition. How can I get started, really get started investing in Real Estate?
Greg Gibson
Living in an Expensive City on a Smaller Salary (my story)
NOTE: I hope this is helpful for how our family has used many of the principles taught here at BP to live the past few years in Washington, DC.------------------------------------By all accounts, Washington, D.C. is o...
Nick Sokoloff
First Time Investor Researching Durham/Raleigh NC vs. Columbus OH
I'm new to investing in real estate and am about ready to make my first purchase in an investment property. I was steered towards Columbus OH by an agent I met here on BP. Then, another trusted colleague told me to lo...
Lorina M.
Paying for a mentor??????
Hi BP! I reached out to a local investor just to ask questions and learn more. While he did provide me with some information he pushed that he can mentor me for 3 months for 5k. The mentor program is new for
him and...
Michael Temple
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
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I have a potential deal on a duplex. On the surface, it seems like an OK deal, not great. I am trying t...
Justin Pumpr
Advice On First Rental Property
Hey all,I am in contract to buy my first rental property in Columbus, OH and I'm unsure if I should close, so would love some opinions from some seasoned investors. The property just about meets the 1% rule and will c...
Victoria Radcliff
House Hack: Single Family vs Multifamily (Duplex)
I am finally ready for my first House Hack! What in your professional opinion what tends to get a better return a Single family (rent by room) or a Duplex with renting out one of the two units? 150,000 is my max price...
Staci Ryan
AIRBNB HELP! How much is too much?
My close friend is an interior designer and furnishes' AIRBNB's on the side. She said it'd be $15,700 to fully furnish it as an AIRBNB (that is not including the kitchen demo we are doing.) That seems high to me but h...
Taylor Thompson
Getting first rental at 19 and expanding
Hey everyone! The last year I’ve spent learning as much as I can about real estate and plan on getting my first rental within a year from now. I will have over $30,000 saved up by then but trying figure out what’s the...