Hello fellow BP members, I have recently decided to get back into the real estate investing market. A brief bio I worked in the real estate field for over 10 years since 1990's until 2008. For instance, some of my exp...

My question is pretty basic.  What are the main reasons why investing directly in real estate is a better idea than just investing in REITs.My understanding is that the rate of return on REITs is generally higher than...

Hi all!I have been wanting to get into Real Estate investing ever since I was a young adult and I had it in my head that I needed to be rich first in order to get started. I recently rediscovered the idea of Equity pa...

I just got around to installing a camera on one of our homes just in time for high season. I have the phone app installed and get buzzed constantly with new motion-activated clips. Each time I'm notified i'm anxious t...

Hello everyone!My name is Ben. I live just outside of Philadelphia, PA and am beginning my real estate journey. I am a system engineer for an engineering consultant by day and have served in the Army for the last twel...

Hey all;Brand new to real estate investing.   Looking to purchase my first cash generating rental but am coming into this with zero experience.  Looking for advice with getting started.   Best avenues for $$, metrics ...

....Other than 'immediate family and friends'.........?From what I've read and thought so far, some ideas are...-getting involved in organizations as a board member, such as non-profit organizations-making friends wit...

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) private money loan investment in Philadelphia.

Purchase price: $412,000

Cash invested: $75,900

Provided Private loan to young investor getting started ...