Young guy looking for some guidance. Didn't know if this was an appropriate section or not. Taking any advice, input, and/or suggestions.My parents currently own a 6 bedroom house hold in the city of Ventura, CA. Unfo...
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I've been ramping up for my first purchase, and at 30 years old I'm kicking myself in the ass for not getting started sooner/being fiscally irresponsible in my 20's. With that said, I've pretty much gave up on the ide...
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For those of you who don't mind sharing, I am curious how you go about finding and applying creative finance deals. For example, when you are marketing, do you do so with a particular strategy in mind or do you just h...
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Hello all, I know the basics already that I need to secure financing, get pre-approved for a loan, do my analysis on some properties I am interested in and of course find a realtor and just check out some homes. Now s...
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We submitted an offer on a quadraplex in NC and it was tentatively accepted. The sticking point right now is the due diligence fee. I'm not accustomed to such a fee and I'm uncomfortable with a non-refundable fee. Her...
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Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...
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Hey BP,I'm considering buying a property to first owner-occupy, and later rent out in the Bay Area. I'm looking to accomplish a few things:1) Take full advantage of Prop 13, by buying a fixer at a low price and lockin...
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I am just begening in real estate investing obtaining as much knowledge as I can before I dive in. I understand that real estate is a slow grind and in by no means of getting rich quick. My first goal of mine was want...
I've been considering getting into note investing but was told to avoid it because of the dodd-frank act could be a big problem. What is this act and why is it a problem for note investors?