Anthony Simboli
Things to think about when using a 401k for investing
Would anyone have more information on how to use a 401k for investing? I've read in the past you could use it for downpayment with less tax implications. Is that true? In general, has anyone had experience using their...
Kristine Norris
Manage property on your own or hire management company ?
Newbie here! I’m about to be a first time rental property owner. I’m considering having a property  management company run it for a while until I learn the ropes or indefinitely. Thoughts? and how should I go about...
Bernard Weingarten
Finding the right coach, and do I need coaching?
I am so pleased to find this group!After losing two deals (on foreclosures) at the last minute, I asked myself if I could benefit from mentoring. I spoke to two coaching organizations (Rich Dad, Peter Harris) and also...
Stephanie Money
What hurdles do I need to be prepared for?
Being that I am young and wanting to get into investing in rental properties, what are some hurdles that you think I may encounter that I can be better prepared for? For example; lenders not taking me seriously, agent...
Brady Wiley
Lead Generation Methods
What's everyone doing for lead generation and how's it working for them?
Anders Jax
Best books on RE Private Equity?
So Im working on organizing a real estate private equity deal and its getting a bit more complicated than I think it should be, but I need to understand all possible structures and figure out if what the GP is pitchin...
Yuval Hala
Garage Conversion to ADU
Hey, I was wondering, what is the price for converting 2 car garage to a 1bd/1ba Unit?how much the labor/rehab cost?How much the city fees to get permit?how long it usually take?nothing crazy, simple 1bd/1ba Unitthanks!
Michael Palmer
REI Noob from Redding, CA
Hello! I am very new to the world of REI but am excited to have found this site. It appears to be a great community and a tremendous source of information.I am 34, a homeowner, husband, father and IT professional, amo...
Ray Kurek
New Member from Texas!!
Hello All!!
I have been wanting to get into REI for awhile now and am very please to find BP. I am looking to start in duplexes and keep learning from there. Is this a good way to start?
I have a question about le...
Cheryl C.
Predictions on the next RE "Cycle"?
Having been around since the very early 80's, I've seen a few real estate cycles. I'll freely admit that I did not foresee the extent of the recent collapse. I saw a decline/correction coming, beginning in 2003 - wh...