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So, we have been operating out of Des Moines IA for a little while and we seem to be having continual challenges with finding good help. I realize most businesses have this challenge - however it is very acute right ...
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Hey y'all, I am wondering if anyone has had experience with Airbnb's. I currently own a duplex right in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, I have tenants in the upper unit right now and am considering putting the bottom...
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It seems like every time I look up, there's a new "commercial lending" or "commercial funding" company that has popped up across my networks.
The individuals offering these commercial loans are always offering somewh...
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Door count is the worst (commonly discussed) metric in the real estate investing community. Why does everyone use it? Can we all decide to collectively kill it? Or are there some of you out there that stand by door co...
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Hello! Looking for advice and suggestions for a Roth IRA Custodian I'm looking to roll over a traditional IRA to a Self-directed Roth by the end of the year, and use that for my investing. I had a long conversation wi...
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So you are thinking about quitting your W-2 job and diving into the life of a solo entrepreneur (real estate or otherwise), and you are wondering, ‘What do I do about Health Insurance?’
How to keep themselves and the...
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I've agreed on a price with the owner of 3 different properties for an off market deal - one 8-unit apartment building, 3 duplexes on a single lot and 1 duplex on another lot. I haven't given him the official offer t...
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I'm working to develop a direct mail list of probates based on public records in the area and I'm finding that in the list a number of them are represented by an attorney (instead of the individual). In the cases whe...
Hey BP Community,Disclaimer: I am not searching for tax/legal advice here, just looking for guidance and looking to learn how others have done this.I am looking to buy and hold on a deal by deal basis with a partner (...
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My partner and I are looking for viable solutions to our current obstacle. We formed an LLC for the protection that it offers us as individuals and also to have a binding agreement between us via our Operating Agreeme...