Derek Savage
Building Capital While Young: Two jobs or college?
I am a senior in high school and I am wondering if taking a gap year and working 50-60 hours a week to get some starting capital is something to consider. I am wondering if I should do that or try to get through commu...
Jordan Meyer
Rental owners: do you care about property management fees?
There are some new discount property management companies that charge 5-6% (instead of the more typical 9% in Utah or California) and have data showing that they keep vacancy and rents the same as the 9% alternatives....
Brad G.
Broker representing a tenant asking me for 6%
I have a commercial rental unit that I showed to, and have been in discussion with, a regional sales rep of a large corp who is needing some warehouse space. I am a small minnow in the ocean of commercial property and...
Account Closed
My plan to become a Real Estate Developer - what's your take?
Hello BP members,I am currently 19 years of age, and I will be 20 in October. I have been fascinated with the creativity of RE development ever since I was about 17, and from that point until now, I have done a lot ex...
Avery Rustad
Should Universities Create a Real Estate Investing Degree?
My thesis statement goes as follows: The University of Minnesota should offer a real estate investing degree that enables students to use a student loan to make a down payment on an investment property. A percentage o...
Noah Bacon
How will interest rates trend in 2024?
On a recent episode of On The Market we have heard some of the best news all year for the economy and the housing market around inflation and interest rates. Today, Freddie Mac reports 30 year fixed mortgage rates at ...
Blake King
Financing next property with Live in Duplex Rent / Payment
Hello Everyone!(tl;dr below)I met with a Mortgage broker a few weeks ago, and came away very discouraged. I am currently in sales, with about 1.5 years of commission, getting close to the 2 year mark so it can qualify...
Sheldon Santos
Do investors seek Marines
I’m unsure if this is a common question but Is basic leadership, risk management, and military experience sought out for investors to build there teams? If so do investors like to train these type of people to further...
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: IRS audit "insurance" - no more fear of an audit?
This is a follow-up to my recent post about IRA audit myths. In this long sequel, I will discuss hiring audit and "IRS audit insurance."
1. DIY IRS audits.
Can you defend yourself against an IRS audit without hired ...
Uneeq Khan
Getting quotes on rehab
Newbie here. Any tips on getting quotes from contractors on rehab? I've sent out photos and scope of work to contractors to get quotes but I get no response back once I send it. I don't have the option of taking every...