Margins in the market today are extremely tight. The best deals I find are usually the result of an agent’s lack of familiarity with the area or a very poor listing presentation. Even in those cases, it’s difficult to...

Hi all -I've been a long time lurker on BP and am happy to say I've listened to every Podcast and read as many posts as I can.  My passion for real estate started with rehabbing because I love turning old run down pro...

Hi BP,I’d like to generate a fresh thread to address an issue that is catching many new investors by surprise: The 6-month Seasoning period.I’m now on my 3rd Rental. It was time to give the BRRRR strategy a try. I pur...

I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench.  Great book!  One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...

Im a newbie investor no deals under my belt still just learning. I want to start off my journey in investing rentals .What are some major DO-NOTS when it comes to real estate in detail and examples would be great as w...

I searched for Velocity Banking but did not get anything to return except for some lenders using that name. I just was introduced to this strategy this week and was curious if anyone has done it and what their experie...

Real estate is a good enough investment as is - why tell people fairy tales?First off, I am talking about pure passive investing. If people want to get into the real estate BUSINESS, and do all the labor that is in...

Hi BP members! I'm an aspiring multifamily investor from Memphis, TN. Currently in the learning and information gathering stage, I am trying to wrap my mind around the major differences and opportunity costs between c...

For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...

I live in California and I have been looking for a place to invest that has cheaper homes than the $500,000 homes where I live. I have searched all over using Zillow and one of the states I am considering investing in...