For my very first BP question, I'm curious how much money did you have in the bank prior to starting out? Our plan is to buy and hold. Most of the houses around here are 50-100+ years old so maintenance could be a cos...

Has anybody here invested in any of the biodiesel production companies that are up and coming? What kind of returns are you seeing? I looked into it before we moved out of Iowa, but never was able to actually make t...

Hey BP community, I just passed my TN license and will be moving to Nashville soon. I need to buy my primary but will also be doing some light flipping. Having trouble finding a brokerage to hang my license with. If I...

I'm having trouble figuring out what to do for my first out-of-state investment.
I am looking into doing turnkey in either Indianapolis, IN ; Memphis, TN ; or Oklahoma City, OK thru either Rent to Retirement or REI N...

My state real estate exam is next week and I fully expect to pass.  I am looking to meet with some local brokers who would be interested in a part time agent.  I do plan on keeping my job for now.  I already have a fe...

Are you pooling cash for the next crash, or sinking it all into the current market? Are you putting the money into non real estate investments, or other investments in general?I'm personally sitting on cash but have a...

I have a buyer who wants to put $40,000 down on a $94,000 purchase . Term is 12 months. Will pay off remaining balance with inheritance. I really want sold and it has knob and tube wiring and other older features that...

Pretty new to real estate investment-currently own six doors. We have about $70k to invest right now and would like to know the BEST way to invest this. Teetering on buying properties cash so we own them free and clea...

Sent a letter to a home owner one month ago. Received a call that they want to sell. Turns out the property is still in the name of the deceased parents in which they owe 70k on the mortgage. The house is in pretty di...

I ran across this study by some professors from Trinity University in San Antonio yesterday:Retirement Savings: Choosing a Withdrawal Rate That Is SustainableHow much is enough is a popular topic on BP since many peop...