Michael Sholtis
IRA Partnering Land Trust
I am in the process of partnering to buy a investment property with another party in WV. I have 1/2 of the funds in my IRA, he as the other half not in an IRA. I familiar with setting up trusts but have never used my ...
Michael Ealy
How to Raise Private Capital - Experience with Chinese Investors
One of the most common questions newbie real estate investors ask is:"I am a newbie and I want to raise private money to buy deals. How can I do it?"I will answer it using my personal experience. I started investing i...
Gary F.
Investing in Philippines or Thailand?
I’m playing with the idea of buying for cash flow and for occasional vacation use in either of these countries. I saw (online and YouTube) a couple very nice developments in Cebu (Mactan Newton) and Manila.
I have n...
John Devine
New Investor ready to buy in Florida , Cape Coral area
Hi everyone. I am a new investor. I sold a Airbnb property that I used to live in while I was active duty in San Diego. Bought at a good time, sold at a good time. I have to spend almost 400k to keep free of taxes...
Ken Badziak
Making offers- is there a short form?
I started making offers for properties through my Realtor, and each time I get an 11+ page document that needs to be signed.Is this typical, or is there a "short form" type of contract I can have her use? If I'm going...
Cameron Norfleet
Ethics & Discrimination…. A question of Right vs Right!!
Ok so I was having this debate with a local landlord and I’d like to hear your opinion…. You charge $25 for your application fee. You show the house to a nice couple and they want to apply but they don’t speak, read o...
Josh L.
Laminate Flooring?
I just put down vinyl planks that's supposed to look like wood downstairs, but now I'm considering if I should replace the carpet for the upstairs with laminate. I knew I was going to have to replace the carpet and I ...
Chris Frydenlund
International tenants in San Diego
I'm considering buying a rental property in Pacific or Mission Beach area to rent out to international students. Would you recommend this? I know that there can be a lot of trouble. What are your main challenges as la...
Susan Gong
Newbie from Bay area - Northern California
Hello Everyone,
My name is Susan Gong. I am a newbie in REI. I grow up in China and came to California bay area 7 years ago. I recently discovered BP and truly like it. I have been reading posts and listening...
Kino Elliott
Essential property inspections
What kinds of inspections should I have done before and or after putting in an offer on a property?