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As someone new to tax lien and deed investing, I've been studying up to get the hang of it. Now, I'm looking for some guidance or advice, especially from folks who've done it in Texas, especially in Houston. If there'...
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I became permanently, totally disabled from 26 years of Federal service in January of 2007. Remained current for approximately 1.5 years, middle of 2008. Bank of America/Countrywide told me I had to be 3 months behind...
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I have a wealthy friend who owns numerous businesses. He is a hardcore believer in stock piling gold. Anyone here mess with it?
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Hey all -
As I understand it one person or company can complete 5 land contracts and only be taxed on the actual payments (installments of say $1,000 / month).
However - if one person or company does 6 or more land...
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I’m a US resident who works out of the country about 10 months out of the year. This has discouraged me from investing for the most part. All I’ve done up to this point is mostly education. I come home twice a year, b...
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Hello AllI'm very new to BP but have been reviewing a lot of the posts that have come through to better acquaint myself with the site and its benefits. I'm very impressed with this sort of comradery and desire to help...
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Hey guys! We just closed on a 48 key hotel earlier this month in the Ozarks. That now totals the number of hospitality doors I have under ownership/co-ownership to a bit north of 60-something. This has been an interes...
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I just closed on my 1st investment property! It was listed as a 3/1 foreclosure; however when I walked the property with my agent it looks like a 2/1 with a single car garage attached by a breezeway that had previousl...
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I use postlets and CL for advertising, show the place myself, screen myself, and hand the keys over myself. I've often wondered if using a realtor to outsource this is worthwhile.
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I am currently going through a tough time and having to start my real estate journey all over again (Previously had a couple of single family home rentals) after some changes in life. With that said, I am considering ...