Nicholas Stevenson
I am 17 years old, I have 28,000 in cash, What do I do?
Hello, my name is Nicholas,
Ive been interested in real estate investing for a while now, I've been wanting to become a real estate agent since I was 15. I graduated High school a year early, so I can focus more on r...
Zack P.
Turnkey vs OOS Rehab
Hey Everyone!I'm definitely a noob on BP, but have been a landlord for about 5 years. I'm looking to expand my rental portfolio and wanted to get your thoughts. I've talked with several turnkey companies, but my con...
Andreas Mueller
Warning! - Don’t Get Screwed by a Shiesty Contractor. How to avoid it, and more!
Welcome BP compatriots to my weekly "Skeptical Take" on all things real estate, coming at you live from Nashville, TN. Every week I write a brief, hopefully insightful, dive into real estate and financial markets, for...
Trevor Rutherford
Tenant signed one year lease and is Breaking in 6 months
Tenant signed a one year lease and breaking it in 6 months. Says her son was suppose to move in with her but never showed up. According to what she put on her Rental app. She seems to be able to afford it herself, b...
Jonathan Feliciano
Thoughts on converting a garage to a bedroom?
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...
Beth D.
What makes a contractor stand out?
As an investor, what are the most important aspects you look for in a contractor? What makes them stand out among the dozens of others doing the same trade?
When you have a contractor you use regularly, what w...
Michael A.
Investing in real estate at 21 with $30k
I’m 21 years old and I have set aside $30k to use as a down payment for a rental property. I’m in California and am looking at Texas and the Midwest for an out of state property. I’m looking to create passive income a...
Anca R.
Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
Posting for my elderly parents.
Background: my parents bought their house in 2001 for $355K. In 2016 they moved to a one story home due to aging and ended up renting their initial home. Every year the rental has be...
Anita Muhammad
Is being a landlord worth it?
I'm a single mom and I work full time. Im looking to purchase my first home and I am looking into purchasing a two family home. Im a bit worried because everything I read says that having tenants is not worth it. Is t...
Matt Fisher
Checkbook Control 401k--Ways to use for RE?
My wife and I are beginning to pool funds to begin a real estate investing venture. I have a 401k from a former employer that I would like to leverage to our new business. I have been researching "Checkbook Control"...