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Hello all!I'm from Long Island, New York (Suffolk county) where it is nearly impossible to start as an investor in real estate due to astronomical house prices and even higher taxes. I am fortunate enough to have a la...
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Hello fellow BP Members,Newbie investor here, gearing up to purchase my first property in Austin, Tx (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park area) within the next 4 months. I was interested in any recommendations on sma...
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Hi Guys,
I have been buying and attending auctions for a while,
there is a property i am doing my dd on that has a 2nd mortgage foreclosing on it, with 1st still current.
I haven't attempted to buy a 2nd lien pos...
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Hello fellow BP Members,I'm a wholesaler in the Seattle area and focus primarily on homes that are in foreclosure. I'm curious if anyone uses the tactic of sending direct mail that is in the form of unsolicited offers...
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I have 8 doors that are investments. I have children and a fulltime job. I would like to find tax strategies to reduce my taxable income. All houses right now are mortgaged through my name/social, but deeded over to r...
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Hi All,My name is Bryan and I am new to real estate investing in the Memphis, TN area. I have long wanted to pursue real estate and my wife and I recently decided to take the plunge. I'm looking to start off part time...
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So I guess I misinterpreted a 1031 exchange. I purchased a property Jan 2019, a few months ago. I fixed it up and it sold this month, and is set to close May 2nd. I contacted an exchange company and they told me th...
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My wife and I were absolutely determined to buy an owner-occupied 2-4 multifamily so we can save money and work towards financial freedom. However, we were having a problem getting banks to lend on duplexes (standing ...
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My boyfriend and I have the goal of buying our first rental via the BRRRR strategy by end of year. We have done research, reading and podcasts the past several months in preparation and are ready to start the process....
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I'm new to investing and am looking to make my first deal here within the next few months. I'm meeting with a portfolio lender this Friday and am looking for advice on what types of questions I should consider asking ...