Stephen Sawrie
"real estate professional" designation
so i have read and researched this designation for some time now, and even obtained good info from one of the forums' resident tax experts Steven Hamilton, II, but i am just curious how many out there are actually usi...
Brandon Johnson
Financial advise needed with path to REI
Hello All, I am looking forward to entering the world of real estate investing and I'm reaching out to the BP community for advice on how to work through a financial dilemma. I have plans on purchasing my first turnke...
Bryan Watson
Do I find funding or the deal first?
Hello all,I am new to real estate but I found three properties on the MLS over the weekend that I believe would be great for rehabbing; however, I have never done a rehab before. I am not sure what to do next. Should...
Natalie Lindsey
Apartment buildings or storage units?
I am planning to jump from SFH investing to apartment buildings or storage units. I just can’t decide which one to go for. Once a decision is made I plan to educate myself extensively moving forward. Any advice or rec...
Michiko Gladman
Would like to connect investors in Oregon or San Diego
Hi BP members, this is the first time posting here. I have been reading books and listening to Podcasts daily last 6 months or so. Currently living in Illinois and looking to move out from Illinois in next 3-6 mon...
Michael Osborne
Raising Rent Without Tenant Leaving
I currently have a rental that is about half way through its 2 year lease. The current lease is for $2,350 a month ($100 below market at the time for a 2 yr lease) but a similar property recently rented for $2,600. Ba...
Richard S.
Collection Agency Recommendations - South Jersey
Hi everyone,Does anyone in the South Jersey area have a recommendation for a good collection agency?I had to evict a tenant who owes me about $3,000, and even if I don't collect, I want them to chase this person down ...
Adam Drummond
foreclosure auction at courthouse question
I am planning on going to my first courthouse foreclosure auction next week. does a bank that is foreclosing on a property always bid on that specific property at these auctions. I found a list from the attorney act...
Tyler Bobo
Collecting on a tenant who left state?
Tenant left state. I have their address, and they owe me about $2500 after damages and back rent. I'm in Alaska, and will be sending her the security deposit statement tomorrow. If they don't pay I can sue them in ...
Carl Schmitt
"Flipping a short sale is illegal"
I'm sure all the "flippers" out there read the subject and said, "That's not true!". I would say it all depends. The reason I'm writing this is because as I was speaking with a "short sale expert", she informed me t...