After much contemplation I finally decided to begin the process for buying an investment property in Wisconsin. I'm selling my home in Whittier, California. (I should cash out with at least $150K) Im gonna move to Wis...

I thought it might be interesting to see what made many here decide they wanted to be Real Estate investors in life. I also thought it might be interesting to know how long they took to get up and decide to do their f...

Ok, so maybe I am not that smart.

Anyway, I have always found the topic of success a very interesting one.

From my experience we all have a very good chance at being successful, except we get in our own way ALOT. ...

I walked a property today for a flip with a contractor who I really liked and he seemed like he is really knowledgeable. But then learned he's not licensed and insured. Now I'm really torn, but think it just has to ki...

Hi BP folks:So, the definition of  the term "path of progress" is the direction in which an emerging market’s growth is occurring - because progress/growth is occurring in these areas, demand increases, rents rise and...

Hello all:I've been sinking my head into this REI world for the past 3 months trying to find ways to earn more money on the side.  Not sure if this happens to all newbies and/or of this is just a typical reaction to s...

Hey guys I am a new investor with one property. I'm looking at purchasing a distressed home and fixing it up. My W2 job driving a school bus so I have about 5 hours in the middle of my day free and want to do a lot of...

I am a dreamer.  I am a planner. I analyze to the point of analysis paralysis.  That said, I tend to lean toward the "take chances while I am young enough to make up for my mistakes".  My wife - in profile pic as well...

I have a friend with a 2 family home here in NY and they are struggling not only with the mortgage or bills but with upkeep and improvements. I have entered into an (verbal agreement ) That I will receive aprox. $2...

Hello All,I just finished up my first year of investing. All in all it went well. My property is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in the DC suburbs. It took about 6 weeks to get rented, but my property manager did a great...