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Drew Oesterle Considering a HELOC for first but and hold, good or bad idea?
12 August 2016 | 6 replies

Hey everyone. I'm new to investing, I have been in the analysis paralysis for about a year and have gained the motivation to get out. I want to find my first deal, however I struggle with how to finance it. I have rea...

Brian Hayes Newbie flipping in Columbus Ohio
20 February 2014 | 9 replies

Hi, thanks for having me on BP! I have enjoyed reading a lot of your posts and appreciate the podcasts as well. My brother and I started a couple years ago with the sole intention of buy and hold but that has chang...

Jeff Deville Legal Options for a lender with a deadbeat payee
26 April 2016 | 6 replies

I'm curious what options I have legally for this situation:I lent money for the purchase of a property. That loan was secured by a note only (yeah, I know. But this was my first deal and I didn't know then). The inten...

Lolo Druff Buying a house with tenants in place
11 December 2024 | 5 replies

I'm thinking about submitting an offer on a property, where the selling agent is also the property manager. They said the tenants pay on time every month, and they have never had any issues. If we open escrow, what do...

Albert Hepp Are you seeing Flat Fee Buyer Agents in your market?
3 January 2025 | 26 replies

Since the NAR Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit settlement, I expect that innovative brokerages will start offering flat fee buyer services. From watching Reddit and my area, it appears to be the case. Flat Fee Buyer Agency is i...

Karen M. Have you considered LED lighting in your rentals?
2 July 2017 | 27 replies

I'm very interested in LED lighting, and we're starting to try it in our home.  These lightbulbs  are (in theory) meant to last 20+ years (ask me when I'm 65 how that's working out.)  And they are very cheap to run pe...

Lindsay McLaughlin Appraisals....
9 January 2017 | 16 replies

Happy Monday everyone!  So, I've had this chip on my shoulder for awhile about appraisals...and it's something I realize I have to accept but wanted to reach out for a discussion with other investors and get your take...

Jose Quinones What’s your process to bring in new tenant?
2 October 2024 | 11 replies

BLUF: seems like my process takes too long, seems unorganized and hard to track  I lose a lot of the people in the flood of DMs on FB.What’s your process to bring in new tenant?I’ve had good luck with Facebook so prim...

Noah Bacon Do you use the 1% rule on your rentals in 2023?
12 March 2024 | 40 replies

What is the 1% Rule in Real Estate? The 1% rule is a real estate investment guideline indicating the minimum monthly rent you must charge your tenant to break even on a rental property. The rule states that your rent ...

Lance Mundo Infinite Banking Strategy?
17 November 2022 | 13 replies

Hello,
Has anyone incorporated an infinite banking strategy into their personal finance or business? I've done surface research, but was wondering if anyone has found success with it, or any obstacles in its use. 
L...