What is everyone's thought on the initial expendature of funds on propfessional services such as financial planners, attorneys, CPAs, etc. Do you foot the bill upfront, or go at it alone and hope you don't make a mist...

Hello,I recently received an appraisal that was satisfactory to the lender (85k home price v 88k appraisal price). There are some expected repairs to satisfy the FHA loan criteria.We are in good shape to finish this o...

My wife and I are interested in diversifying some of the profits from our business through real estate investing.  I've been educating myself for several months, and am ready to make a move, but none of the deals I an...

Does anyone know of lenders out there that will loan for a vacation rental in Mexico? My wife and I are looking to purchase a condo in Puerto Vallarta. I wonder if there are DSCR loans for STRs/Airbnbs in Mexico? Or s...

Hello all, I have partnered with another BP person in marketing for absentee owners throughout southern California. We have presumably used the successful techniques as suggested by the various gurus here in BP and el...

I just found you guys, what a great community!I've been running a successful cabinet painting business in Raleigh, NC for the past 5 years or so and have seen varied advice and suggestions about how, when and when not...

I have no problem admitting that I don't know squat about renovating or rehabbing a house. I had always thought those kinds of topics were for more "advanced" investors or actual hobbyists rather than beginners. Howev...

Hello all, I am 32 years old and I would like to have financial freedom; with that being said, I am trying out Real Estate. It has always been the back of my mind but now I am ready to Jump into the waters; However, I...

Hello,I am having a hard time running my numbers for STR investments, because I don't currently trust AirDNA. Depending on the neighborhood or city, I am finding some significant revenue pockets that make the number w...

Hello, I'm looking to reduce my offer after the home inspection. How do I go about getting estimates for repairs when I'm not the owner of the house? I want to offer estimates proof to justify my reduced offers.  Such...