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I have done 0 deals! I am looking to get myself into real estate investing, any experienced investors willing to give advice
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Hi BP community,Long time reader and investor here. I'm a bit new here, but I have had significant experience in the REI landscape and have run many flips and buy-and-holds in Seattle, Los Angeles, and internationally...
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Hey All! I am interested in investing in tax liens. Several years ago I read Michael Pellegrino's book on Tax Liens but unfortunately I cannot find it anywhere in my home! I *think* I remember that in the book, he ...
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With so many "experts" on Section 8 pushing courses out there right now I was tempted to get into Section 8 rentals. I would use a property manager to manage them as I only have experience with traditional rental prop...
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In the book How To Invest In Real Estate, the author claims that a property that doesn't meet the 1% rule will never be cashflow positive.Here is a proof against it. Buy a property for 500K cash, rent out for 2.5K, su...
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What's the deal with the do not call list? If I find a property that has the potential to be a good wholesale property, can I call up the owner and tell them my interest. I'm talking no FSBO sign, no for rent sign, ju...
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I was recently a tenant in California. I have sued my former landlord in Small Claims court for the entirety of my security deposit, plus interest. I am looking for an assessment of who's likely to win at trial and by...
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Hello BP!I recently heard in a seminar and podcast that you can use credit card debt for a down payment on investment properties. Has anyone heard of this strategy or any other strategy where you can use your credit c...
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I went to my first REA meeting in Arlington today. Met some great contacts, some seasoned investors and others new to the business like myself. Everyone seemed to have their own opinion of best practice. One guy su...
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So I recieved a notice today for a $1560 fine for an LLC taxed as S corp that I started beginning of this year. I didnt file the extension, as the SCORP didnt make a dime ( im an idiot). I realized after it was too ...