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If you are just getting into real estate investing and have a question that you need an honest answer to, ask me anything here. But don't ask a question if you are hoping to get a certain answer, and don't ask a quest...
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So here's where I am with this.... A couple of weeks ago, a close personal friend reached out to me about an off-market property she picked up in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles. She is now on escrow using a loan to purchase...
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Is it smart? Is it high risk? Will you go bankrupt? Is staying with your 401k's and mutual funds the best way to retire?
The reason why I bring up these questions is I had a big discussion with my father in l...
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Hello BP,I bought my first rental property in early 2022, an out of state (KCMO) SFH. I bought from a turnkey company that is endorsed by BP. The home was not "turnkey" per say, but was sold by another investor throug...
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Hello BP community !This is my first post so apologies if I am asking questions that have been asked or posting in the wrong spot :/I am 31 years old and looking to get in the market. I have some money saved up and wo...
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Hello to all my BP brothers and sisters,An Alaskan multi-family investor here, thinking about getting into the Hampton Roads market, because it's only 4,468 miles away! (so says google)No, seriously, we have family in...
I am 22 and just purchased my first rental property, a $390k Duplex right out of Philadelphia in Montgomery County. It will also be my primary residence for the next year or more. The seller purchased the property as...
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Hi,We own a few single-family properties in the Phoenix area and they are all managed by the same property manager for many years now.Since these houses aged a little bit and have normal wear and tear it's time to mak...
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We recently placed a duplex up for rent on Zillow, FB Marketplace, etc and on the description I clearly have the minimum requirements listed (600 credit score, 3x rent etc). When prospective tenants reach out, I then...
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I have been watching some podcasts concerning impending implementation of Dodd Frank law as it pertains to Lease Optioning. I am very concerned as to how to proceed Renting to Own for my homes in a way that is aafe. A...