Larry Johnson
Becoming a Landlord, was it worth it?
Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...
Ryan Montbleau
Out-of-State vs. In-State
I am looking to invest in my first rental property. For a first time investor, is it better to purchase a home out-of-state with more cash flow or a property in closer proximity with less cash flow? More specifically,...
Jacob Graul
Why I am scared to be financially independent?
Ok, this is going to sound very different but.....I am not quite exactly where I want to be with my goals yet at 26 years old (10k a month cashflow on PAID OFF properties) [NO DEBT] but I am however VERY VERY close. I...
Andrew R.
New guy...and girl...and girl
Hello! First off, thank you for contributing to this incredible corner of the interweb. Amazing to see sincere dedication to helping others in such a competitive field. I have gained so much from lurking, time to ge...
Andriana Babikian
OPM? Help!
Hey guys. I am generally new to BP, but am always enjoying reading deep into the forums; however, I can't seem to find more info on how exactly you get other people to fund deals?! I am going to some REIA meetings soo...
Chris Frydenlund
European moving to Austin, TX looking for home (130K-170K) in Austin area
Hey BP-members!
I'm a young man from Copenhagen, Denmark in Europe. My American wife and I are planning to move to Austin with our newborn. She's from Houston, TX, but I have convinced her to move to Austin, TX.
We ...
Matthew Irish-Jones
The Best of the Best Real Estate "Cliches"
For my savvy Real Estate investors out there who have attended the school of hard knocks. What Real Estate Cliches have you found to be true, useful, or completely false. Here are my top 3 True Cliches:1. Risk comes ...
Account Closed
Landlord came by to take photos with banker. Is this legit?
Random question regarding if this is a regular thing where a bank comes by with the landlord to take some general photos of apartments for annual reviews or something. He didn't snoop around it was hallway and living ...
Andrew Dicks
Question Surrounding Security Deposit
I recently purchased a property in Wisconsin and when I received all the paperwork I did not receive a damage checklist or condition document from the tenants. Now one of the tenants is leaving and left cigarette burn...
Jack B.
Hardwood flooring: does this look like normal wear and tear?
After 2 years and 8 months?Before pictures (note in there is a reflection of light in some of the first 3 before pics).After (note the areas that need complete refinishing...