Ryan Lewis
Time for a new agent?
Hi BP community. I've been struggling with something recently that I was hoping to gain perspective on from those who have been there and are more experienced than I.I've been working exclusively with an agent for the...
Jami Kloet
Vacation Homes in Florida - where would invest?
We are looking to eventually purchase a vacation home in Florida. We'd like something that we can use as a STR for a few years, and escape on our own a few times a year with family. I'm curious, those of you who are f...
Hilary Stalder
Foundation Issues - FLIP or NO FLIP?
Hello BP! I'm new to this world AND that of flipping. I've been in the construction industry for over 6 years though (residential for 3 and now commercial 3+). I came across a great investment property in Orlando, FL ...
Mike Schorah
Does Cold Calling Really Work?
I went Driving For Dollars and was able to get a list of 994 addresses for distressed properties. I was able to look up the names for 95% of these properties. I finished adding the names yesterday.
Today, I started t...
Pope Lake
Delaying Investment Until Next Economic Downturn
Hi BP! I'm currently looking to purchase a property in Birmingham, AL to buy and hold. I know that this market is currently great for this strategy, and hope to find a property that adequately cash flows. Ideally, I ...
Sharon Tseung
Wanting to Invest Out of State by End of Year
Hi!So I've been listening to a lot of podcasts and following the forums. I'm from the Bay Area, California and since prices are crazy here I'd like to invest out of state. I have this goal of acquiring a property befo...
Bao Nguyen
Financial independence from passive rental income: how long does it take?
Like many other real estate investor, I seek to buy and hold real estate, and enjoy the cash flow and any possible appreciation. However, since my target properties are lower end properties that often requires rehab...
James Tedrow
Joe Biden wants to trash the 1031 exchange
What do you all think about Joe Biden's tax plan and the elimination of the 1031 exchange?Moderator Note: This post turned into a political discussion, which is not allowed per our rules. This thread has been locked. ...
Will Barnard
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
Many have argued/claimed here on BP that cash flow on residential properties is of vital importance and investors can not put food on the table with appreciation. I disagree. Once you have built a business with many r...
Twana Rasoul
If you are starting out, DO NOT pay for mentorship
It is pretty amazing to find just how many people are offering "mentorship" for 10s of thousands of dollars to newbies who want to get into real estate. What is more amazing is the amount of people actually buying th...