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I was just curious, if the experienced investors here had to start all over again, right now, and were able to know everything they've learned along the way, how would you go about beginning?
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From 2003-2009 I was 20 years old and had my first real job and taste of Real Estate for a mortgage company at HomeBridge Mortgage Bankers in south Florida.It was a crazy market and a crazier place to work, but I lear...
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I've been dying to get into the real estate business. I have sufficient drive, credit, income, and handymen in my life to make it happen today. My only issue right now is the huge down payment required on a rental p...
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This is a little out of the box but I thought I would throw it out there anyways...
I feel a lot of times when people are going after their dreams of being a success in business and investing they often negle...
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Hi BP Community!Recently, I’ve been thinking about purchasing a 2/2 SFR with a garage, and converting the garage to a 3rd bedroom.I think this is a good strategy because you can purchase a home at a cheaper price (com...
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Hello BP Nation!
This thread is to the active membership here on BP and for the benefit of the new members who come to our site, as well as all of us.
It has been brought to my attention from several members who are ...
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I currently have a job with a 55k salary, which i'm highly considering to give my two weeks due to the high stress level and overall a bad company to work for. My only motivation to go into work is to save more money ...
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Hello All, I recently just finished my paid mentorship for apartment syndication and ready to take down my first deal. If you know anything about commercial multifamily you know it takes a lot of upfront capital and w...
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Hi everyone,
I’m conducting some research on what impacts the performance of vacation rental properties the most. For you, is having a 5-star overall rating on rental sites the most crucial factor for success, or are...
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Hi All, so I recently purchased a house from a wholesaler as a flip project. The house is located in Effort, PA (Poconos area). It is complete now and was listed for sale on 10/01 for $259,900 which seemed about right...