Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
Jonathan Greene
The Rise (and Fall) of the Bro Investor
"Bro, just got my first deal. Don't know what to do. LOL. Halp!"How many times a day are we seeing this post? Yes, everyone has to start somewhere, but the problem with the Bro Investor is that he is ruining good deal...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
Roy C.
Would you invest in 401k instead of invest in real estate?
Assuming you have a corporate job with employer matching 401k, would you save money for down payment for real estate investment or would you invest in 401k?I understand this question can be answered differently depend...
Niraj S.
New construction home with steep driveway
I am in the process of researching a property which is a new construction home (no HOA) and has had a price drop of 25K from it's original price. Looking to buy the home as a rental property but the biggest issue with...
Maria Jeanette
Advise on leveraging a Self-directed IRA to purchase real estate
I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties. Any advise? What are pros and cons or restrictions?
Andrew Postell
How To: Cash out 1-4 unit Property
Receiving a cash out loan on an investment property can be a very confusing item. This post is designed to bring some clarity to taking cash out of a property with a conventional loan and help you navigate the someti...
Mark Hu
What if the property I am buying fails inspection?
I do not like the fact that I can only do a close inspection of a property I am buying after signing the purchase agreement. This seems to open a can of worms, if I find serious problems, and the seller wants to be di...
Tim Sutton
Should I move forward with this deal or not?
Hi BP Team, I recently came across a deal for a 4 flat multi family property on Chicago's South Side. The owner of the property is willing to sell the property at $115K with a $3,500 closing cost credit, along with an...
Jon Q.
"Hot" markets explained + why you should Buy Now!
Now is the time to BUY!Here is what is occurring in virtually all "hot" real estate markets nationally:"Hot" = strong population and job growth markets and therefore increasing price trend line This applies to San Jos...