Nick Breslin
Good buy and hold markets
I am just starting out in real estate, and have been told by multiple people that a buy and hold strategy for positive cash flow, while getting a decent COCR in my area (Portland, OR) is very difficult/ not possible. ...
Donald Torrence
Private Lending vs Hard Money
Here is a problem that I am having with people who are saying they are private lenders. You will hear them say that it’s all hard money. They say this because of the interest rates. Little do these people who say they...
Alex Duncan
1st investment property as a vacation home for personal use/STR
Hello! I am new to this forum, found it via the podcast and very excited to see all of these resources and advice available. Over the last several months, I have been reading, listening and studying up on financial ...
Corey Abrams
Marketing To Veterans
I am a Navy Veteran and real estate agent in the Inland Empire, Southern California and am looking to help other veterans find homes and take full advantage of there VA loan. I've done a lot of research on VA loans an...
Polina Goncharova
First Deal in Chicago - How did I do?
Hello BP Friends,
I've been strolling the site and listening to podcasts religiously and I finally have my first four flat deal-
Southwest side of Chicago - McKinley Park
-Completely rehabbed 2 y...
Daniel Green
Not enough income for conventional mortgage
Long story short, my wife and I found a great deal on a duplex that would easily cashflow $600+ each month. After viewing both units and talking it over, we decided to go for it. However, when we talked with our lende...
Mike Clark
Buying Under a Company Name
Do most of you run your business under an LLC or S-corp ... or do you run your business under your personal name? I'm know a lot here set up businesses but is it really necessary if you only invest on a smaller scale ...
Dan C
Neighborhood that you wouldn't consider investing in?
How would you describe a neighborhood that you wouldn't consider investing in? I live in a small to medium size Canadian city with a few not so great areas, but have some great deals from disgruntled landlords and/or...
Jonathan Riordan
Origination fees 2.5%?
I am under contract on a house and my lender sent over the closing cost estimations. It looks like they are charging an origination fee of 2.5%. This seems high compared to what I have seen in the past. What have y'al...
Wendy Black
What to Do with Old, Inherited, Occupied Mobile Homes
Last year, my brother passed away and left my sister and I with a condo (which we're selling) and 3 occupied, single-wide mobile homes in NorCal. He wanted us to take care of his tenants because he said they were har...