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Does anyone have an opinion as to why one should invest in real estate versus the stock market? Real estate investing seems exciting but investing in the stock market can be a more passive way to grow wealth long term...
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I have a 5 bedroom home on Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior MN that I want to Air BNB it starting in August. I understand the prime months are May through September. My question is how much success have people had with Ai...
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I am compiling a list of crowdfunding sites, many of which I have interacted with in some fashion in the last few months. Here is what I have thus far:
Fundrise
iFunding
Realty Mogul
Realty Shares
Re...
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Background
Since the start of the Covid pandemic in March 2020, home prices are up a staggering 45% – according to the National Association of Realtors. Sellers have enjoyed a wildly imbalanced market for the past c...
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I got a bunch of questions about a property I purchased in Chicago through Profit from Rentals (PFR), so I thought I'd put down some of the facts here. I'll attempt to keep this as a running post, so folks who are cu...
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A rehab is nearly done and the occupancy permit will be granted shortly afterward. I still have to take care of the hardwood floors and paint after moving in. The painting shouldn't be too bad, but about those floors,...
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Hey Everyone!
One of the obstacles I've been working to overcome is learning to speak the same investment language as both the people I buy from and sell to. Below, is my opinion of neighborhood breakdowns on how I ...
I have a young couple that has been in my home since last December, every quarter I do an inspection on the home to make sure everything is working etc. The first two inspections went well and the home was very clean....
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Hello BP nation. I need a little help. I live in a smaller community (approx: 45,000 pop) in S.E. Washington, Walla Walla Washington to be exact. It is a GR8 community and has been coming into its own in the Winery...
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So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...