This is my first deal and I am looking to make sure that I do it right.I am looking at a St Louis really old 4 plex which was recently updated in a C area. (New roof, tuck point and plumbing stacks). The heaters and f...

So, I was browsing the Internet and found this article on Bankrate and since I know there are some wealthy BPers on this forum, I thought I would ask what your opinions are. I'm a saving and a believer of a pen...

Hi BP Family, I have been listening to the BP podcasts and watching the videos for quite some time.  I am a new investor and would like your feedback regarding the following deal in Wiley, TX.Single-Family Home - 265k...

Cash Value Life Insurance VS Self Directed IRA

I know the two aren't usually talked about in the same breathe.  Each would be compared to other products in the same wheelhouse.  And they would be introduced by very...

I have found a property online that was foreclosed on because of unpaid taxes. The online price is $13000+, but when I looked up the in-arrears taxes owed, this was about $23,000.  I will go to the tax office when th...

Hello everyone, mortgage rates right now is super low that i want to take advantage of it. The thing is the mortgage rates are low if it’s your primary residence and still quite high for investment (rentals).My curren...

Scott Trench states in the conclusion of Chapter 9 that it is "inefficient and dangerous" to attempt high earnings if an investor possesses less than $100,000 ready-to-invest dollars. He goes on to say that it would b...

My Mom(63) has a 457 retirement plan that she would like to borrow $20,000 from with the intent of lending me the money so I can invest in my first real estate property. I want to make sure that the process is done co...

I have recently noticed a few articles posted on mainstream sites such as marketwatch about back door Roth IRA. I am in a situation where I would like to put more that the maximum for my Roth. I am 33 years old a...

I need some here...Have 100k to invest:

1.) Should I try to buy a 125-135k SFR and anticipate a 1100-1200 monthly rents?

2.) Should I look for a duplex or quadplex for 125k - 250k with some bank loan and get a highe...