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I posted a thread a few days ago called why do we invest? There were a lot of good replies on that thread with many bigger pockets members listing their goal of 5000, 10,000, 12,000, or $20,000, per month for retireme...
My dad just sent me this link.
http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/
What do you all think about the REI market in Detroit after...
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This is my first post on BP. I’m really on the fence & need some advice.I have a 3 bedroom single family house in Los Angeles, CA that I bought in 2009 right after the crash for $255K.It’s appreciated a lot & ...
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Hey Everyone,It seems like BP is dominated by US investors, which is great, but I'm wondering where are all of my Canadian friends? The concepts of investing in real estate are the same, but mortgage and tax laws can ...
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I am a recent property owner and BP member. Things didn’t start too well and I would appreciate any advice on what I should do if the situation does not improve :End of october 2013 I bought two rehabilitated houses i...
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I am reading that REO's in the Tampa Florida area are going for list price. How can this be accurate as that leave NO meat of the bone to rehab, sell & make a profit. ANY insight & advice for the Tampa Area wo...
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Are you watching the VP Debate tonight? What candidate are you backing? Do you get actively involved in the process.. making calls, door knocking, etc.? Personally, I am a political junkie!
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Hey everyone how's it going?My name is Coby Herzog, I grew up in and currently stationed in southern California (lucky me right?); I am looking for a business partner/property manager/ or just friends that enjoy real ...
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Hello! I’m a recent college graduate and investor from Ohio looking to expand into STR in the Smoky Mountains and would love to connect with others who are looking to buy their first property in that area. Would lov...
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Has anyone had any interactions or knowledge of a company called Equity Lenders International, Inc? This is apparently a group of private investors and/or facilitators for pairing up available private money to worthy ...