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First time landlord and I've got this couple applying that are telling me their 2 dogs are emotional support animals and that they don't need to tell me about them and don't need to pay a pet fee. I found an article s...
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Hello everyone,my wife and I want to start our real estate investing journey to boost our wealth and retirement fund. Long-term single or small multifamily rental would be our strategy to go. We live in California at ...
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Hi Guys, I have been researching this company a lot and heard about Terry Kerr on The Real Estate Guys podcast. I have corresponded with the company a lot and have read up on the site. I am still not sure if it is a g...
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I am new to the real estate investing space and was wondering how do you go about researching the best areas to purchase properties? Also if you have any areas you recommend and why I appreciate that. Thanks in advance!
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Hello BP World!I have been on BP for less than one week now and I love it. I get lost in multiple posts and podcast, all of which just adds to my excitement and interest to get started.I currently reside in Los Angel...
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How is everyone utilizing a VA for lead generation? I have thought of having a VA do a few hours of possible cold calling a week. Any thoughts or suggestions on using a VA to help pull some leads?
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I have received an application from someone who gets section 8 vouchers. The rent will be guaranteed so It's an option I am highly considering but I do not know much about it. I have heard some horror stories about se...
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I am financially ready to make the jump into realestate investing however, I have a job that requires a lot of my time. When I say a lot of my time we are talking 65 to 70 hours a week. Today for instance I was seto t...
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So anyone ever just sit on the sidelines a catch their breath a year??So technically, I do not have to buy another house in order to pay my bills. As with most things people their desire to have a higher income increa...
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My recent BPO from WaMu was a drive-by, they didn't check the inside of the home.
I've been told that the next one will also be a drive-by...they don't reveal when it will be done, and there's no appointment set beca...