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Hi all, I am new to BP and this is my first post. My goal is to buy a rental property (single family or multifamily) by the end of 2019. I’ve been listening to the BP podcast diligently and reading Turner’s book on RE...
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I have been learning about Real Estate for the last 2.5 years. I have come so far (daily personal Finance sheet, opened a small business, bough a home, and utilized as many tax strategies as best I can), yet I still f...
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Hey guys -
Did a a research + writeup for best Vacation Rental markets and wanted to share it. Hope y'all enjoy:
Wilmington, NC
- Wilmington, North Carolina is a coastal city in North Carolina and a long-time v...
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I am now convinced that It's not the wholesaler who is a hindrance, but the realtor. I have called roughly 25 realtors. I explain to them everything that I do, because in the state of New York you can assign a propert...
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If you could only pick one type of location to invest in STR's for the rest of your investing career, which type of location would it be? Near the mountains(Like Gatlinburg), near the beach(Like Destin), or in a city(...
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Specifically interested in knowing how he is able to secure these HUD homes at such a low cost (he states that it is a secret tactic he uses.)
Any insight appreciated!
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Economic Update (Monday, October 12, 2020)
Make no mistake: no one has enjoyed this Pandemic and...
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I finally took the plunge and purchased my first property last month and now I have the fever! LOL. I am now zeroing in on short term rentals. Specifically in Galena, IL which from first glance seems to have the abil...