I am a relatively new but very active newbie to REI.  I have purchased my first investment property which I am in the process of flipping right now.  I listen to BP Podcast in my car on my commute to and from my 1.5 h...

It's been a while since I've made a post on the forums(for many reasons). I'd thought I'd give an update on this since I mentioned as my main goal on the BP podcast #73. I'm finally leaving my W-2 job this Wednesday (...

My "mentor" told me to stop chasing FI and to get a secure job. Should I fire him? What should I do?

I've posted a few articles below which outline the new and most restrictive ("progressive") rental laws in the country, which limit the size of security deposits, non-refundable deposits, and requires giving tenants a...

I'm hoping someone can help me understand this since I'm just starting out.I found this house on Zillow that was listed for around 250 days. I looked up the address and the property taxes and school taxes are not paid...

This is hilarious: http://instant-guru.com/vsl.php?private&a_aid=4f2d...I would say this confirmed what many people here know about what a scam a lot of guru courses are, but I don't feel like I can trust him...Be...

I ran these numbers using 30 year fixed loans with rates ranging from 3.5% on the low end to 4.75% on the high end. This is for you buy-and-hold types that are now at the stage of looking at your 'permanent' financing...

Hello! My name is Michael, I am 26 years old and right now I train and supervise lifeguards at Beachwalk Lagoon for a living. I don't make a lot from this job but it pays my static bills right now. During the offseaso...

I am looking to get into REI, I was originally looking to save for my first home but quickly realized the my tastes far exceed my budget.  I am now looking to house hack.  My goal is to find a duplex to begin this jou...

Hello BP community,I am exploring all of my options for investment capital and before I consider banks, private and hard money lenders, I wanted to get some ideas or suggestions from other investors who have either us...