Earlier this year I purchased a property in the mountains of Costa Rica. This property is amazing. You can check out the pictures here: Bella Vista Retreat Costa Rica. 

We had 9 investors/friends in on the deal tha...

Hey, I'm Sam Phillips

Just started my journey into real estate investing. The last place I've lived in the US was Phoenix AZ. Now I live overseas. Want to get into real estate liens and deeds to build a life of fina...

I inherited a property and I am paying the mortgage which is in the estate name while I live in it and am doing the probate in pro per and am planning to renovate and rent it. In the meantime I'm educating and prepar...

Hi everyone!  My first post on BP. First off, I want to thank everyone contributing to the forum. It's amazing to see everyone being so generous with their time, knowledge, and advice. I have been reading many of the ...

Hello BP!Thank you to all for creating such a helpful community.  I've primarily participated from afar, reading numerous forum posts and listening to about 1/2 of the podcasts. I'm ready to engage more, both on the f...

Hello all. I am excited to announce that I closed on my first property. The means for which I accomplished it was not how I envisioned, but it is done. Firstly I’d like to state that this first property was done using...

Good debt vs. bad debt
Debt doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Taking on some debt might allow you to achieve your goals or fulfill your dreams. Borrowing money can help you complete your education, purchase a home or f...

I've been sitting on the fence, listening to the podcasts, reading books, and watching listings online.  I would like to start taking action with purchasing some rental properties over the next few months.  I am tryin...

One of my favorite things about like-minded communities like BP is the ability to share your goals, challenges, and specific issues. Chances are, someone else out there has already been there, done that, and has exper...

I’m really interested in buying properties for the sole purpose of listing on AirBnB. The area I’m in is busting at the seams with vacationers and it looks like AirBnB is the best way to go. What are the drawbacks I a...