Josiah Patrick Zebarth
NOT going to college, what should I do?
Greetings BP, I’m 17 years old rookie investor. I got into real estate almost a year ago, I’ve read the classics (Rich Dad, Poor Dad; Think and Grow Rich; Richest man in Babylon) and many other more real estate specif...
Mashika Johnson
Wholesaling is a NO NO!
My inspiration for real estate investing came from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad. I was so intrigued and held captive by every word in the book that I read it in less than 24 hrs. (It would've took less time if i locked m...
Travis Raila
Out of state investors - what market did you choose and why?
I've been talking to a few people about this recently, but I would love to poll a larger group.For those of you who have invested out of state - which market did you decide to invest in, and why did you choose that ma...
Jason Schmidt
can someone please explain this 50% rule to me?
I have heard from people on these boards that I can expect the operating expenses of the house I purchase to rent out would be about 50% of what I can get for it monthly. I could be misunderstanding it, but how is th...
Bill B.
Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are SAVED
Well, Minneapolis and Saint Paul decided last night that 99% of Nobel winning economists just don’t know economics as well as they do and decided to adopt rent control and save the cities. A 3% maximum rent increase e...
Sherry Byrne
Plans for Dodd Frank?
I have been watching some podcasts concerning impending implementation of Dodd Frank law as it pertains to Lease Optioning. I am very concerned as to how to proceed Renting to Own for my homes in a way that is aafe. A...
Chris A.
Spartan Invest - Birmingham Turnkey Case Study
Hello BP Community!In efforts to give back to the community, I wanted to document the process of acquiring my first turnkey property through Spartan Invest. I know when I was first researching the forums, case studies...
Rich Ramirez
2% rule..is it still real?
I'm in Southern CA and realize, based on the Podcasts, that the 2% rule can still be found in the Midwest or perhaps FL. Since the market has picked back up, I'm wondering if it still exists...generally? Or have other...
Shannon Shannon
How to understand if I can ever be granted permission to work from home while in an HOA that says NO?
I am simply beside myself. I am VERY new to SC...and about to put in an offer on a home only to realize the HOA forbids ANY home businesses of ANY kind. My career is in family based home child care (6 or less kids)......
Brian Ellis
Gave my notice - Leaving security for happiness
A lot of people might disagree with my decision, or question it. But I am leaving a family business that I have been a part of for the last 6.5 years. I finally gave a months notice last week. This has been debated in...