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Hi all,Been a BP pod listener for the last few months and am pushing myself to be more active here as well. Getting a bit tired of my current job (first out of college) given the demanding hours and really motivated t...
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Hello Everyone,What are some habits that you guys recommend for new investors? I'm working on developing some great habits. Currently, I don't have a job and my day is pretty open. I do have a lot of time on my hands ...
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From what I've read on prior posts it seems many have the opinion of by self-managing your rental properties, you will not gain any liability protection by owning the asset and performing the property management under...
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HI, I was just wondering if anyone is using Facebook, instagram, etc. to make informed decisions on potential tenants in addition to all other background checks and references. If so, how are you approaching the us...
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Hi gang, hope everyone is keeping well/safe.
I have an opportunity to buy my first rental triplex in CA (even though I had been avoided owning here mainly because of tenant friendly regulations). This property is in...
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Hello BP, Im a new Investor and I'm planning on Flipping a house soon once I figure out my funds, but my question is do I need to get an LLC before hand? Or is it just better to have it in general?
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What proactive measures do you take to increase profitability on your rental units? Here's some things I have done recently:
1. Challenged tax assessments.
2. Hired a firm to handle the 2nd round of assessment chall...
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As it relates to residential water usage, it’s better to save more by flushing less.Case in point: Demand has wiped out the low-flush toilet supply in Boulder County, Colorado, the nonprofit Center for ReSource Conser...
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Outside of this site how many of you self-described coaches/mentors/guru’s have actually helped someone (other than friends or family) buy or sell an investment property where there wasn’t something in it for you?...