Scott Trench
Are you Pro or Against 401(k)?
A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...
Tony Tomasek
3 1/2 more years of this left... but what about the next 4 after
OK I am still coming to terms with the current administration.(and may not ever) But what do you think will happen here? Do you think it's likely that he will be re-elected? If no, please input on who you think will ...
Omar Cantu
Failure to launch, no luck so far
Hi, I'm 23 yrs old and have been trying to get started in real estate investing. But no luck. I know this wasn't going to be easy but it almost feels impossible. I finally tried to get pre qualified for a loan of abou...
Zhengran Zhou
vacation rentals in Coachella Valley
Hello everyone!I'm looking for a good vacation rental, a SFR, 3/2 or 2/2 with a pool, <350k. Ideally, I'd like to see rentals from the annual music festivals as well as general tourism in the So-Cal area (goal: 10%...
Justin Rank
Any good 90% bridge loan options?
Hi Everyone,I've identified a three family property in a high cost area just north of Boston (Somerville Massachusetts, next to Cambridge and Boston) and am exploring how to take it down. It's in a great location( one...
Patrick Philip
How have you raised money/attracted investors in the past?
Let's assume that you have a track record of success in whatever aspect of real estate that you are doing. You have tax returns and successful projects that you can show potential investors if they ask.Let's also assu...
Bryan Hancock
Are Realtors Worth The Commission Anymore?
Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...
David Charles Edwards
Selling rental properties and moving into Fixed income for early retirement
I'll be 55 this and our last one graduates high school and will go off to college this year. My wife and I a debt free and own 15 rental properties worth around 1.5 million (net after sale taxes). We also have healt...
Andrew Johnson
Experience buying a duplex as primary residence not living there?
Hi everyone,Anyone have experience with buying a duplex as your primary residence but not actually living there and renting it out? Contrary to living in one side and renting out the other? Legality of it, tax implica...
Brewer Staub
Online Rent Collection
Does anyone use Cozy.co for online rent collection? They advertise free ACH for landlords, and tenant can use a credit/debit card for a $3 fee (tenant pays). Reviews show the main complaint is it takes longer than oth...