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I listened to a podcast awhile back (maybe 6 to 8 months ago) and the guy being interviewed was talking about a "consultative" approach when going out and talking with sellers. Either they buy it (investment side) or ...
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Here I am not even 6 months into my new investing adventure. I purchased my first duplex in Sept 18 and its going great. Closing on my second duplex in two days, and have a handful of properties in my pipeline still...
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We are close to closing on our first rental property, a duplex. I am now trying to get my "team" set up. (My real team is right here on BP, so helpful and educational, even entertaining!)How do others feel about havin...
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You could increase that possibility doing a next approach. I bypass all that background check ID etc.1.Work sample2. Human metric test (Cognitive ability test)3.Ask 5- 6 questions related to a job you ask to do and r...
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I've been loosely working with an investor I met a few years back. I finally put all my ducks in a row and have been looking at buying my first real investment property since late last summer. After running into some ...
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I was listening to the BP podcasts as I normally do while im in the gym and this episode in particular was talking about starting out with no money. Im 20 years old in college I don't have any money but also have no d...
I have been reading a lot and have committed my last year in my life to learning the real estate game. I feel I am ready to start investing but I am still not sure where to start and I am looking for some tips.
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I've been coming across many deals where the seller is offering financing. The obvious con here is that their rates will be higher compared to traditional financing, but what are some other cons and pros to consider?
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👀 Traditionally, investors have focused on generating the highest possible returns or beating the market, while staying within their comfort zones in terms of risk. My preference to wealth management is goal-based inv...
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Hi everyone! My name is Daehan, I am beginner investor in the Northern Virginia area. I purchased a single family unit in the Burke, VA area in 2020, and looking to continue on my real estate investing journey. Have l...