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First time poster, but definitely not my first time on these forums and I am never disappointed with the wealth of content on here. I am 23 and just closed on my first property this week using an FHA loan. I will hav...
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I've read how people create an LLC for their REI adventures and secure commercial loans versus getting conventional loans under their personal names. To my understanding the commercial loans closer quicker and are ...
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Georgia rental - tenant is paying partial 60-70% rent ($400-600 short every month, bit late without late fees every month) since past 8 months, claiming Covid hardship. Refuses to communicate, and is not cooperating i...
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Hey BP, I was just wondering how property management worked. Say I bought a 4 unit or whatever it may be. Can somebody give me the basics? I see people saying something like 10% of the income on the property? O...
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I know what the definition of a cap rate is but for some reason it's not sinking in. Can someone please elaborate just a tad for me?
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Hey BP Folks,Was hoping I could get some advice on the below MHP deal that I just got under contract. I have not started the core due diligence yet, but from the surface and analyzing the preliminary numbers I have r...
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Hey fellow investors,I recently purchased a note from the FCI Exchange, but come to find out there is no pay history, and FCI Services will not service a NPN without a pay history. I attempted contact the previous not...
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Hello everyone.... I am a relatively new real estate investor looking for some advice/recommendations. I am in the Columbus OH area and would like to know how to make best use of my self-directed IRA. I am seriously c...
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Honestly, I would have never guessed that this market is actually not great for rental investments and real strong for fix and flips. Who knew?!
Here is the scoop:About this Market: Toledo, OH, emerges as a prime mar...
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Perhaps you currently work a 9-to-5 job that’s wearing you down, and you’re looking for an escape. Perhaps you’re tired of the long commutes and don’t want to miss any more of your son’s baseball games. Perhaps you’re...