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There seems to be a disconnect here, to me having even one rental property is a business. It seems some BP just seem to treat rentals as investments and not really a business. So I am debating using Quickbooks or so...
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Hello BP family. I am so excited about this new chapter in my life. I believe I've found a new passion in real estate investing. Although I've yet to do any deals I am full of knowledge in various aspects of REI. I le...
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What are some of the most important things a new investor needs to know when understanding the difference between a good deal and a cheap property?
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I'm running different scenarios with the BP rental calculator for a 4-flat that I'm considering purchasing in southeastern Wisconsin. The building is in good shape and is fully-rented, but it is older (80+ years) and ...
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In the spirit of Goal Setting, here are my top 5 Tips for ensuring you set goals with the highest probability of success.
1. Problem: So what? - At a high level often people set goals that don’t align with their ove...
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What is your definition of a "REAL ESTATE INVESTOR"? I'd like to see how youBP members define yourselves. Who do you think you are? It may sound profound or egotistical it will make a differnce in your outlook as to w...
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Hello BP'ers, I read an article by Alan Cowgill about how if you're gonna use a private lender for your project, you need a disclosure statement..He said in the disclosure you have to put that there's a risk invol...
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A group of investors that I am associated with is considering investing in Maryland Tax Liens. I know the basics of tax lien investments, but wanted to gain some insight in two things:a) What is the qualification ...
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Not sure if this is the right forum for this but here goes...
I've been considering hiring an assistant for quite some time to help me in general and do all of the tasks that aren't worth my time. Has anyone had any ...
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so im brand new to whole sale (real estate investing) all i have been doing is watching youtube videos and learning from sean terry , max maxwell , mark whitten. Etc... But i am searching on how i can get started with...