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Hi everyone,
I probably should've browsed the forums a little more before introducing myself, but I have zero knowledge about real estate and I'm experiencing information overload trying to find answers to my questio...
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Hi everyone,BP newbie and first post in the forums. I live in Orange County, CA and am looking to buy my first buy-and-hold rental property. I've been looking outside of Southern California as I have not been able to ...
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We currently own three investment properties (SFR) and looking to expand that by at least 4 this year. We have always held it to be a good business practice to not raise rent on current tenants when the renew their l...
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My insurance agent says I can require my tenants to have renter's insurance. I run a pretty tight ship as far paperwork and managing my properties, but this is one area I maybe failing in. I appreciate any thoughts here?
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Starting off 2016 in a good way. I am hoping to keep the momentum going throughout the year. Details of the deals are listed below.The first two deals I did with no money. These are great examples of working your netw...
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Looking for suggestions on how to take money out of stocks, invest into real estate, and maximize passive income :)GOAL: $10,000 passive income per monthWHY? To leave our W2 jobs, travel, and spend more time with fami...
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My Wife and I would like to buy another property here in Ventura County CA near us but we are looking at 7-800K, maybe a little less if a fixer. Do we use all our cash to do something in our back yard which will appre...
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Im contemplating on selling my house for sale by owner but not sure on the process it takes or the legal paperwork where would i get these documents? I have heard and read a lot of the pros and cons of doing a FSBO bu...
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I'm a realtor/investor from Richmond, VA. Looking for some mid-term rental thoughts. Quick background: I currently rent 3 doors long-term. This would be my first crack at a mid-term rental.I've got a property that I'd...
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Hi all! I'm new to BP and new to this real estate investing world. My husband and I are under contract for our first intentional investment property (to which we will be moving and renting out the basement.) We own ou...