Nate Pummel
How should I invest a $100K mixed between a 401K and a HELOC?
Hi everyone,I'm a new investor (zero properties) in Denver and I've been reading books, the forums and listening to the podcasts like crazy for about 6 months. I'm almost ready to buy my first property but I'm not su...
Randel Doubty
Strategies on finding Absentee Owners
Hey everyone I’m new to wholesaling. Recently I drove for dollars and came across a few houses that had absentee owners. Right now I’m using the DealMachine app. What are some other ways to find absentee owners? Pleas...
Dane Larsen
House hacking with friends, yes or no?
Good morning BP forums,I have the plans of purchasing my first home this fall/winter and I want to house hack it. I plan on renting out the bedrooms and I will live in the office, loft, basement (or whatever it may be...
Nick Scalero
Using IRA to fund RE Investments
I've posted before about self-directed IRAs and have continued to learn (but haven't bridged the gap yet).
There are a few companies out there that will help set up what is called a check-book IRA. It goes like this...
David Martin
Hurricane Harvey: Lot washed out/eroded
I've come across a property that we're making an offer on, and one of the larger issues is that it borders on one edge with a creek, and it appears that all the water flow from the gutters were unmitigated and during ...
Justin Rostant
What's scary about a 1960's Apartment Building?
I am looking at buying a stabilized apartment here in DFW built in the 1960's and was wondering if there are any age-related pitfalls that I need to be aware of. Also, is there a good rule of thumb for a maintenance ...
Michael Payne
ARE EMAILS BINDING? Newbie here but I haven't seen this discussed
Hello BP family. I could use some insight. I made an offer on a SFR. The agent replied to my offer with a counter by email saying that the owner was elderly and out of town, but when she was back he could have her sig...
Chris Smith
Airbnb setup : Eye catching items can you add to increase booking
After adding a third "Bedroom" to a rental home but shortly after decided to use it as a STR instead of LTR. We are torn as to what actually attracts more bookings. Should we set it up as a media room, gym, or furnish...
Micah Freeman
NNN Lease - Security Deposit Listed as None
Went into escrow on our very first NNN property this week. Documentation is starting to roll in as part of our Due Diligence period and Received the lease documentation today and it says "Security Deposit: None". Is i...
Michael Sockwell
Newbie - need help with rental option questions
Any help anyone can provide would be greatly greatly appreciated. Big fan of the podcasts and finally in a place to start investing. Have house hacked for years but not even sure if I did that optimally. Here is my si...