Andy Whitcomb
New Member in Seattle, focused on short term rentals
Hey folks! I've been lurking on the site for a few days, and listening to the podcasts for a month or so. I LOVE what is happening on this site and I'm excited to get connected with all of you.I am a new investor, ba...
Miles Dirmann
Advice on where to start
Hello, I just graduated college (in 3 yrs) with a finance degree and am finally ready to go all in on real estate investing. The thing is I don't quite know where to start especially in today's economy. I have read a ...
Don Konipol
It STARTS With Making an Offer!
After 45 + years investing in, purchasing and selling notes and real property; structuring “deals”, running investment funds and syndications, I have observed that many (most) investors both hesitate too long gatherin...
Erica M Chambers
Newbie in Philadelphia, PA
Good afternoon All,My name is Erica Chambers. I live in Philadelphia, PA and am looking to transition into the next phase of life. To be honest, I am looking to become financially prepared for retirement (I'm no wher...
Jane Dang
New fence replacement on rental property is deductible or depreciation
Hi,My rental property is a single-family home. I had to replace the fences after a strong storm last year, which costed $4200 in materials and labor. Is it possible for me to declare it as a repair and deduct the expe...
Susan H.
Applicant with Service Dog: What to Ask?
Prospective tenant has two tiny dogs and a German Shepard service dog. I've advertised the property as pet-friendly and accept 2 pets (dogs, cats, or dog and cat) with the usual vaccinations, etc. I know the GS doesn'...
Jonathan Chan
Thinking of becoming a private money lender? Vet your borrower properly!!
If you're interested in adding real estate lends as another tool in your toolbox, these are the steps I've learned you should take to vet your borrower before looking at any of their opportunities!
Background checkCr...
Evan Kline
Our 10x strategy, and why we (kind of) stopped investing.
I remember reading this article when longtime pillar of the BP community, Brandon Hall wrote it a few years ago. I'll let the article speak for itself, but if I were to distill it down to a sentence: When it comes to ...
Corey Goldstein
Satanic Rituals In This House!
This house has all the 'feel' of a "satanic cult".
The people that lived there must have had severe mental and behavioral problems. Before I owned it, I visited the house and the "Elder" condoned and encouraged the ...
Jeff Skinner
New Investor Ohio
I am just getting started in my real estate business. What tips do you have for someone just getting started?