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I just graduated high school, class of 2023, and I chose to get into real estate instead of commit to a college degree. I live about an hour east out of Pittsburgh. Being so young (literally just turned 18) I don't ha...
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I genuinely want to know why people assume wholesalers are bad or dishonest? I am thinking about becoming as a means to get into the real estate arena. I have gone to networking event and hear people talk negatively a...
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I'm curious how other investors are feeling about Houston and Texas markets.Currently in my small to medium size portfolio of 9 properties over 5 states, I'm most worried about my Houston and texas properties.#1 Had m...
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I'm an experienced entrepreneur, but new to real estate investing (no deals under my belt yet apart from my own home). I want to replace my income within a reasonable timeframe, so I'm looking at a syndication mentors...
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In the spirit of the Holiday today I've always been curious if there are any operators of short term or vacation rentals that are specifically or intentionally serving the 420 community? Obviously there are many stat...
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I recently listened to a podcast interview with a very accomplished and intelligent syndicator. He said that the annual return you anticipate for your investors needs to be at least equal to the rate of inflation in o...
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Hello everyone, new to RE investing and looking to create a LLC. What's the best way (and economical) to set up LLC? My accountant? Attorney? Can I use Legal Zoom? I got a quote for $695.00 from an out of state acco...
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As quoted in the Napa Valley Register."As Napa city officials near a possible decision in the two-decade tug of war over 51 homes planned near Old Sonoma Road and Casswall Street, a developer on Tuesday again tried to...
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I invest in Houston, Texas. After a few flips and being forced each time to pay the, lets be honest, VERY expensive brokerage fees to gain assess to the local MLS service and for preparation of a few standard (and fr...
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I'm looking at the FCI Exchange, just to give myself a sample of ideas as I look into notes. I can't seem to get my head around it. Another BP member mentioned to me that so far him and a partner have only gone fo...