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Hello everyone,
I’m a new BP listener and member. My husband and I are both in the military and we are living overseas. We are looking into buying an investment property in the states, but don’t know how to get start...
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I recently became victim to a complex real estate wire fraud scandal. I am writing this first of and foremost to get the word out there so no-one else follows in my footsteps. At the same time, if anyone has any sugge...
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looking into buying my 2nd investment property. I want to start my rental portfolio and start my journey as a successful real estate investor.
Current Situation:
Married 2 kids, I live in Southern California. My pr...
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https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https...Had to share this link with all my fellow Chicago investors...especially since it seems like we've been hit with a fair share of negative news lately and it has bec...
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I have managed to obtain 3 buy/hold properties in 3 years and am in the middle of converting the garage on the 3rd. A property just came on the market that seems like a very good deal, and exactly what I look for. I f...
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Hey all,Been investing in Philly for the past year, purchased, rehabbed and rented out 8 properties, but my wife just matched for residency in San Diego, so we're making the move in June. I'm looking to stay active in...
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I just purchased a 52 Unit apartment complex for $1,975,000. I put 20% cash down and got a 7 year fixed rate of 4.55% amortized over 25 years from my bank with .25 origination and receive approx. net cash flow of $6,...
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Was wondering if anyone can offer advice on structuring private money loans. I am new in REI and am currently seeking out my first deal. When that first deal finally does present itself, I want to be ready and move on...
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How much do you pay a lawyer on the buy side of a transaction? I saw another thread that said they work with lawyers that have $250/hr rates. I've been told $550 and $700 by individual lawyers to close on a property.A...
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WSJ column-The Great California Exodus
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304444604577340531861056966.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read
"Nearly four million more people have left the Golden State in the last t...