Scott W.
the danger of a 401k loan
I'm sure it's been discussed before but I'd like to tell something I see (correct if I'm wrong):a 401k loan should be among the last resorts for borrowing. reason being is you pay it back AFTER taxes. if you live in ...
Account Closed
Advice for a Newbie looking for Long Distance Investment
Hello BP friends. I would like to introduce myself, since I haven't really sat down and actually done this in the past, although I am actively reading posts on the forum. My name is Rose from southern CA--the Inland E...
Darwin Crawford
My Energy Efficiency Project Thread, aka Eco-Capitalism
Hey there BP!I'm posting this thread, which, full disclosure, will be long, and might not be for everyone, in order to document a project I am doing here in sunny Arizona. It is on a commercial building, 8 units, and...
Rumen Mladenov
Keep on fighting or give up?
I am dealing with former low-income tenants who have a free lawyer. He was able to get the eviction dismissed because the pay or quit notices were sent to the tenants in one envelope, rather than separate envelopes ad...
Andrew Millard
Asset protection...does it even matter?
My question is mostly out of curiosity. Does anyone on here have any example of you or anyone else being sued and losing the entire asset, business or worse?I hear so much about asset protection and it just gets me th...
Mindy Jensen
I think shower inserts instead of tile are fine, change my mind
I see so many comments that tile showers are better than shower inserts.For ease of installation as well as cleaning and mold/mildew resistance, I like a shower insert better. While I'm taking a shower, I don't look a...
Brandon E
What are you other than a real estate investor?
It would be interesting to hear stories of what some of you did BEFORE discovering real estate;
Is your life dramatically different NOW? Will you or did you make it your goal to be a full-time investor? Does anyone re...
Terry Portier
Why are contractors part of the problem not solution?
I read too often contractors are more of the problem rather solution to investment strategies. What if you could find a local contractor service that manged contractors based on customer satisfaction ratings you provi...
Tyler Caglia
Discovered BP, Then Bought 3 Long-Distance Props In 14 Months!
Background:
I've always had an interest in owning rental property, but due to living in CA and my inexperience I had assumed it was only accessible to those with significant cash in the bank, so I figured it was som...
Amiris Brown
Which is better: Double Close or Become a Realtor?
I’ve been convinced that I may have to start out in Real Estate by Wholesaling properties. However I’m very paranoid about following the law to the “T”, especially knowing full well I have Attention Deficit Disorder (...