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Dan Chapman Best states to buy n hold in
8 July 2014 | 75 replies

HI, I am looking to invest out of my area as I live in California. I am familiar with a few other markets such as Denver and Seattle but they are a bit spendy too.
What states are good for lower purchase prices a...

Jack B. Stocks beat real estate over time?
29 May 2017 | 78 replies

I've been running the numbers and although real estate has been very attractive to me with leverage (I own 3 properties), running the numbers even with leverage real estate is not as attractive in the long run, becaus...

Adam Widder Where to store rental reserves?
20 November 2021 | 73 replies

We're going on 3 properties, and I'm wondering where others store their reserves for their rental properties? My general rule of thumb was 6 months of PITI, which I have in a savings account. As we go to 3 properties,...

Alicia Marks QOTW: What are your best (and legal) tax saving strategies?
17 December 2021 | 63 replies

Since it's almost the end of the year, I wanted to focus our question on ideas and strategies that can help us make last minute changes to help lessen the tax burden, or to start the year with best practices.
Let's h...

Karen Margrave LOAN BROKERS - CAN WE PICK YOUR BRAINS? Hard $, Pvt. $, Direct Lenders, etc.
20 January 2013 | 27 replies

LOAN PROS, often I see on BP questions on Private money, hard money, direct money lenders, etc. Though I'm knowlegable on hard money loans, I know there are many out there that are curious and would appreciate picking...

Michael Doherty 1st BRRRR Success(ish)
8 December 2021 | 180 replies

Here’s a recount of my first BRRRR (Buy- Renovate-Rent-Refinance-Repeat) deal with specific details/numbers. This post is long and detailed, but for those who spend the time to read through it, I hope it helps.
How...

Karen Harris Spouse Not on Board?
23 August 2019 | 117 replies

I’m new to BP and am venturing into buy and hold REI with a skeptical spouse. He supports me using my inheritance funds for investing, but chooses not to participate himself because he lacks confidence in and understa...

Jon Lallande Out of state investing or move to a better market?
31 January 2021 | 68 replies

Hi everyone,I’m a newbie to real estate investing. I’m trying to decide between investing out of state in turnkey properties or moving to an area with a better market for RE investing. I’m active duty military right n...

Patrick F. Are out of state property managers worth it?
4 May 2023 | 45 replies

Hi all, I’m coming close to buying my first rental as an out of state STR. I have been in contact with a local property manager who charges 18% to manage the listings on their accounts (Airbnb, Vrbo, etc), take care o...

Kurt Granroth Why invest in a deal with a tiered Class A / Class B split?
1 December 2021 | 19 replies

Class A / Class BThe practice of splitting the LP investor equity group into Class A and Class B (sometimes: "Series A" and "Series B") tranches is already extremely common and seems to becoming almost ubiquitous. Ins...