Jim Brown
Options for my S401K
I recently started up my S401K and would like to utilize a portion for Real Estate investment. I would like to start relativly small, around $50K. Participating in crowd funding has it's appeal to me but not being a...
Joe Fairless
Here’s What Is Possible in 9 Years as a Real Estate Investor
“To whom it may concern” is how my letter started out.It was 9 years ago and I had finally, after 10 long months of looking for my first investment property, found a deal. It was a 4 bed, 2 bath house in Duncanville, ...
Elliot Cole
Would you use a roofer who isn’t licensed but has insurance?
I have to replace the roof on one of my properties and received a quote from a roofer. He sent me a copy of his insurance, but he doesn’t have a license because him and his partner split (the license was with the old ...
Robert Blake
Howdy from Denver
Howdy! I thought I’d throw my “hi!” post in and go straight into a beginner question. What's the best niche and financial strateg(ies) for someone who wants to develop a buy and hold rental strategy with some certai...
Jason Malabute
Cerebral Palsy Couldn't Stop Me From Being A General Partner On 342 Units
On December 30, 1988, the doctors had to perform an emergency C-section on my mother as she was giving birth to me. My umbilical cord had wrapped around my neck, cutting off the oxygen to my brain for one minute. When...
Surendra Chawla
Not getting Good Tenant Applications in Pflugerville, Austin
Hello Folks,I am a relatively new member here on BP and completed my first new investment property purchase in Pflugerville, Austin (TX). It's a new, 3 bedroom, single family home by D R Horton. It's been 2 weeks and...
Brandon Amdahl
San Antonio Short Term Rental
I’m looking to acquire a short term rental in San Antonio, Texas that would be managed by a full service property manager with STR expertise.1. Can anyone recommend a good STR manager?2. What are some good resources f...
Reginald A. Shelby II
Is there a such thing as TOO conservative?
Is there a such thing as TOO conservative when analyzing properties?
Nat C.
Debt collection success stories
Let's talk about debt collection. It's a prevalent topic now more than ever because many states are letting tenants stay in our investment properties for free and taking away the landlord's right to evict.
I've notic...
Carol Donaldson
Horror story - self directed IRA. Any advice?
All,I am baffled beyond belief about a continuing critical issue with a self directed IRA I've opened. I won't share the name of the company in this post, but you can contact me directly if you would like to know the...