So we all know what a hard money lender is. But the question I have is how do you become one? Does it require any sort of state or federal accreditation? Do you need to have a certain amount of start up working capita...

I'm considering hiring a virtual assistant to take care of some task for my REI. What are some things you guys use VAs for? I would also be interested in interns but I don't really have a curriculum for them to learn ...

What kind of paper trail do you maintain when collecting rent? I collect rent monthly through Venmo but never give the tenants an invoice or a paid statement. Is collecting electronically enough if there were ever any...

Hi, all.Just signed a contract on my very first property today. To give you some info on the property. It sits on an acre lot in an older neighborhood (variety of houses of different sizes). Has been on the market for...

Hi There BP Community!Thank you for reading. I am a CPA that works as a Finance Manager for a youth mentorship nonprofit in Portland Oregon I have saved 85K for a down payment for my first house, and just got pre-appr...

Hey guys I live in the state of Iowa. Currently in Iowa city. I am trying to find a fourplex, 4 unit apartment building to house hack. Not a house. I am having a lot of trouble and i can’t seem to find anything online...

Looking for BP feedback on a potential property:7 unit property near Harrisburg, PA.  Currently vacant, in need of some updates and renovations.Purchase price: $160,000 Renovations: $50,000 Closing costs: $7,000 Mont...

Hey everyone.  I'm nearing Closing on my first two properties.  Both are multiplexes (4 unit and 5 unit).  For those of you with multiplexes, do you use smoke detectors that are "linked" to each other?  In other words...

This could be my first deal, so I'm asking about the best possible choice for myself financially.

My inlaws have a 2 story rental townhouse in a gated family community, and they want out of it so they can both retire...

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