Lauren C.
Lots of capital, no experience- how to start?
My husband and I recently inherited a large sum of money and would like to begin our RE investing journey. I plan to pursue on a full-time basis. Currently in the midst of learning as much as humanly possible. We have...
Dmitriy Fomichenko
Warning: Investing in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA
I just had a consultation with someone who has the following story. Classic example of a prohibited transaction. Sometimes I hear arguments against “checkbook control” that custodian is there to protect your IRA and p...
Shane Mcc
I want to build my home without any help of a GC. What do I need to do?
Hi EveryoneI'm new to real estate investing and this is also my first forum post on BP. I purchased land about 6 months ago and my goal is to develop the land. More specifically, I want to build my own home. I've gott...
Austin Carr
First Time Landlording
I'm getting much closer to searching for my first property and believe I will be able to find a property in the Denver/Aurora area with 3rooms and 2-3 bath for under 200k. I want to rent the other 2rooms (approx $600...
Gregory Schwartz
"Am I experienced enough to raise outside capital?"
"Am I Experienced Enough to Raise Outside Capital?"
This question crossed my mind recently after reading a post and some comments discussing whether an investor is experienced enough to raise capital from outside sou...
Joseph Barbaretta
How much to give a GC upfront?
I've got a property that requires a pretty major rehab (asbestos siding, and needs new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, walls ....). I have a general contractor that I think will do a good job. I wanted to do the work as...
Erik Sherburne
How leveraged are you?
Curious out there what people use as a general rule for how leveraged they are. How comfortable you are with debt. Do you have 401K loans? Would you cash out a Roth IRA? Do you use HELOCs off your primary? For...
Juan Rango
Rental properties seem worse than traditional investments
As an excited newbie, I have very little experience in real estate investing so at a meeting with my financial planner I asked about house hacking as a busy professional and he stated it would be a bad idea. This too...
Chris Mandle
BRRRR Method Downfall
Curious if anyone out there as something bad to say about BRRRR or did not have success and has some experience on some pitfalls to look out for before starting? Thanks!
Account Closed
Landlords, do you REALLY get "calls about clogged toilets at 3AM"
I know probably some of you actually have. What's a typical year like in the landlord-tenant relationship, though? Do you expect two or three issues per tenant a year or two or three a month? A week?Thanks for any rep...