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All-- I asked a form of this question previously and got some good ideas-- I'm hoping for a couple more.
I've had dozens of conversations with sellers about doing lease options over the past few weeks-- some have bee...
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Does anyone know if there is a secondary market being started (or in the works) for any of these crowdfunding offerings? A "FOLIOfn" if you will, but for real estate crowdfunding the way Prosper and Lending Club alre...
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Hello BP, I have a quick question for you guys who use FB advertising. So I’m still in the process up building some capital up for an attorney to help me set up an LLC and get all things situated and secure legally fo...
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Hi BP Community,My business partner and I live in Houston, Texas but for various reasons have been investing in Montgomery Alabama. We recently sold our first flip in Montgomery, AL - managing the process from 670 mi...
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I love the census report. Finally the 2020 census is here and there are some interesting data points! If you’re deciding on a new market you may find this data useful in aiding your decision.
States with the highe...
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We expect to close in a couple weeks on our 2nd flip, a 2400 sqft 3/3 Townhome in Tampa. We purchased this via the MLS from the original owner of this 2009 built home for $115K. Yes 2009...conventional wisdom wou...
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I've searched existing questions about online tools for market research, but wanted to ask some specific questions as I haven't gotten them answered yet.My wife and I are just starting out and doing research on market...
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If I buy a second house using funds from an IRA I am not entitled to any personal usage of this property correct? Is there any way to purchase the property, receive the tax benefit of an IRA, but still utilize the rea...
It is my contention that in most circumstances you should not use a real estate agent to buy a single family home, and only in limited circumstances should you use one to sell. This strategy saved me approximately $15...
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Hello All,I am looking to jumpstart a (NJ) RE business (flipping/buy & holds) and was wondering whether I would benefit more from obtaining my RE license or finding a good agent? My main concern is that if I'm fli...