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Hello everyone, I'm an extreme novice and am here to gain as much information as possible.
I'm two years out of college and own a residential painting company (I'm scared of a real job). My business has really motiv...
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Who is continuing to buy cash flowing buy and hold? We closed on a sale (the day before COVID broke) and are using a 1031 to purchase four cash flowing properties through a turnkey company. The duplex is rented out,...
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I recently established a Self Directed 401K through Quest IRA. I need to open a checking account in the name of my new 401K plan. I have contacted my bank (Bank of America) and also a local credit union, however nei...
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We are looking to transfer my wife's 401K to a Solo 401K and use the money to invest in real estate. She is no longer employed by her former company. After researching, we understand the differences between the two, ...
Does anyone have any experience having owned and operated a 3rd party property management firm? At the smaller end (ie <500 units managed) it seems like a competitive, low-margin business where you are essentially...
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All of my current rental properties that I have rented I have repaired myself and used lower end quality things. When i'll say lower end I mean using the cheaper laminate flooring, cheaper cabinets, cheaper counter...
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In my business, I've had some trouble getting the right quality people around me.There has been a phone caller who sells properties that I have and rents them out as well. Not an agent, just someone who answers calls ...
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I have heard it a dozen times...create your own property management company in an effort to service your personal assets and those of local real estate investors. I currently manage my portfolio in house but I have co...
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Hey Guys! I just wanted to invite everyone out to our monthly REIA meeting -In this month's meeting we’ll be discussing several ways to find your next home run deal.SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER - Auction.com will also be pre...
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Hi BP Community, Where are the endurance athletes at? I am starting to notice the correlation between people who are successful (in their fields) and some type of endurance sport/race/training. Listen to some BP Podc...