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What does the BP community think about 1st lien HELOCs as a way to free up equity in your primary home for investment purposes? If anyone has gone through the process, can you give any advice as to whether you recomme...
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I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
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If YOUR party loses-How will YOU react?
This is NOT meant to start conflict! The below is my personal experience only and I DO NOT expect others to agree! I would like to hear others views and...
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There is a house that is up for auction that does not need much of any work. I think the house might go for $130k. I was told by the agent that she would list the house as-is at $189k. I ran some comparables and I...
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Hello BP family! Hello how are you all doing? I hope all is going well with everyone. I'm writing to get advice about investing. I need to purchase a car (Nothing new a nice used one). I have 10k saved up. My questio...
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Im looking at retirement income and want to get the most for my investment on a regular basis without too much work, so Id use a manager. Any suggestions on where I can get 10% cap or better in a reasonable area?