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Hi! I'm a new investor. I own 3 properties. One is a STR in Joshua Tree, second is a cabin near Sequoia, and the third is a vacant lot in JT that I have listed for sale. I am interested in out of state investing (long...
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I am thinking about picking up my Private Money Broker certification, as way of adding an additional stream of income, but I want your advice if you feel the certicication is worth the effort? Is the certification a r...
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We just purchased our first STR and are trying to learn the ropes. Would anyone be willing to share examples of their welcome/check in emails? Thanks!!
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We are putting in a lower offer on a house we've had our eye on and if we get it we'll need to redo the kitchen. Which has been gutted (no cabinets, counters, sinks, appliances, etc.,) So my question is, there is a pl...
Universities across America are online-only right now, as well as for the summer. What if they stay online-only in the fall?There are many college towns whose economies and rental markets depend heavily on students be...
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I need help and advice... I would like to build (for my own thought-leadership platform) a WordPress site from scratch. I’m pretty sure I can do it myself, but I want to know which theme templates have the most to off...
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I have a degree in construction management, and my full time job is working as a project engineer for a large general contractor in Seattle. I have been involved with real estate my entire life (thanks mom and dad), c...
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Good Evening BP members!I am very new to REI and my fire was sparked by a free webinar hosted by Larry Goins. I learned of Seller Financing that day and I got really excited. Unfortunately, the $5k-$10k homes that I c...
I have a residential property that I am flipping in Fort Myers FL 33971 area. It has double digit appreciation and is located in a popular community that has rents that have nearly doubled within the last year or so.....
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My plan
I plan on starting small with 1-2 SFH LTR in the Northeast Columbus and/or Akron/Canton area. Ideally, a property that only needs minor cosmetic improvements (paint, floors).
Pre-approved to $600,000
Sav...