I'm thinking about taking out a $25,000 P2P loan (Lending Club, Upststart, Prosper, etc) at 6.9% interest rate for 36 months, and then investing in a note fund with a pref return of 10% for 36 months.  I've put it in ...

I just got started with real estate wholesaling and I am trying to get my first deal by the typical method of cold calling off-market property owners and asking if they'd consider a cash offer. Specifically, I've been...

My fiancé and I bought a 3bd 3ba sfh in Waukegan, IL.  We agreed that I would house hack while she finished her job in San Diego.  I am active duty military and was stationed in IL for a time.  I allowed my newly divo...

I just wanted to share some more recent experience with Kwikset deadbolts as I have recommended them to numerous people in the past.  Since early 2011 I have been installing Kwikset Smartkey deadbolts in all of my pro...

Hi I'm pretty sure I'm an idiot, but I'm getting slapped hard for it (again!)... I always thought that depreciating your property (and getting a tax write off for it) was permanent... So, a few years ago when I had a ...

Hey guys,I'm looking for my first large multi-family. I come across one that is in my sweet spot as far as location. Exteriors are in good condition. Interiors are very dated, a couple of units have been completely re...

Trying to find a great experience with one long term service for my flip constructions, which one has better discounts or deals, Home Depot or Lowes?

Hello BP family. Let's get right to it. I've always been an ambitious go getter since I was a kid. Never followed the pack always stood alone and wanted more than the average. I grew up in a low income area, but alway...

Hello,I've done a few deals as a private investor, lending money out to buddies who are doing fix and flips and buy and holds. My money is lent to them to acquire the property and for construction costs. Things have g...

Hello! My parents and I are new to the AirBNB community. Our first inquiry is a couple who wishes to stay in this single family home for 3 to 6 months for work. This would be our first guests to stay in this home thro...