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I'd like to propose a simple question. If you have the ability to source investment capital regularly at a realistic interest rate, let's say 7% APR. Is it wiser to borrow the money rather than 'earn' the money trad...
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Can you like-kind exchange a 3 family the owner is living in to a 2 family that the owner will live in?
I'm an aspiring, new RE Investor with tons of desire, will, and drive; the problem is, I have no guidance, help, encouragement. I am financially struggling as it is; every time I get going with something, I get my ph...
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Hi folks,I won't bore you with a long introduction. Here is my situation:My wife and I had a W2 income of approximately $230k last year. We'll do about the same this year and every year for the foreseeable future, g...
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Hello everyone,
I'm a full time psychotherapist in Chicago and entering the world of real estate. My world at the moment revolves around therapy and mental health, which I love and enjoy. I am however finding it diff...
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Well, my weekend showing went very well. I had six families/groups view it, and I've received applications from four of them. Not too bad. I felt good about every group who came through. Nobody was picky or asking...
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Hello fellow Canadians ! , Very new , this looks like a great community to be a part of , and learn as first time investors. My girlfriend and I have been looking at homes for the last month , but have only been getti...
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Found what I thought was going to be a great property for my first flip. Got in it five hours after it hit MLS, walked through with my realtors (both of whom have rehab experience), ran all the numbers, and it looked...
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Hey BP folks, looking for suggestions on best smart lock and security system (w/cameras) for a new STR I’ll be acquiring. I’ll be self managing from afar so I’ll need remote programming capabilities for both. After ...
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Hello all, wanted to gauge the communities interest on attending a FREE real estate meetup in the Poconos. It would take place monthly in the Blakeslee/ Mount Pocono area. This meetup is not intended to sell anything...