Hello BP community! We have been lurking around for some time now, and we enjoy reading all the advice and posts. We have purchased our first two rental properties and would love to participate in this great community.
I have landed in an interesting spot that could have some great outcomes. We purchased a twin home to flip and 8 months in the owner next door has yet to be seen. There has been snow on the driveway for 2 months with ...
I have heard a lot of people using LLCs and Partnerships as bussiness entities to maximise tax advantages and security
my question is what are they, how to form them and what are the advantages?
another thing i wan...
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I started out with a credit score of 790 when I bought my first rental. In 3 years, I've acquired 4 more, and my credit has dipped with each loan, and is now at 710. I have no debt except for these loans, and no credi...
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Last month I targeted out of state absentee owners in Queens, New York. I sent out about 700 postcards and only got 1 call back and it was obviously unsuccessful. What should I change up? Should i target a different b...
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I know other people have posted speculating about the next downturn in real estate. After 2008, people are understandably still shellshocked. However I have noticed a disturbing trend in conversations amongst friends ...
I mailed only 500 (appx.) postcards that cost me about $95.00 bucks to my target area and I signed 2 purchase contracts today. This program is awesome and is great if you know the areas you want to target. For the...
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I’m looking to move to either Tampa or Vegas to work in commercial real estate (brokerage) and I’m leaning towards Vegas. The plan would be to wait tables nights and weekends and do commercial real estate during the d...
Just curious to what Occ Owner Occupied refinance rates everyone has been getting since the new year. Haven't seen a thread like this in a bit.
Please indicate if it is a cash out refinance! Also indicate if you boug...
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Wondering if it’s possible to use a Amex personal loan for a down payment on a HML. I’m able to secure this loan at 0% for 3 years. (SCRA benefits). Let me know your thoughts?