Philip Beckwith
Any opinions on buying rentals in Grand Rapids?
Hello. We bought our second but only current rental about a year and a half ago. We would like to buy more, but we are nervous like many people in this kind of market and these interest rates to buy something. Does an...
Bini Teklehaimanot
Looking for OPM
I have not owned a property for about 5 years now. I tried to find OPM but a few keep telling me I don't have enough experience. Is there a way for a person considered a newbie to find OPM without having a big down pa...
Andrew Medlin
Portfolio Loans
If you have obtained a portfolio loan, do you mind sharing the process you went through with the lender? Did you put together a presentation, business plan, etc and what else did they want to know? I will likely hav...
Tony Nguyen
Which Self Directed IRA 401k Company Do You Recommend?
Hi everyone,I'm looking for a reputable company that some of the BP members use. Can you please recommend which company you trust to handle your SD IRA 401k? I almost got a Traditional IRA, but read about the SDIRA 40...
Steve R.
Austin forbearance in July 2021
Austin, Texas, ranks No. 1 for having the most people in financial distress. 75% homeowners in austin (https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-financial-distress/79863). does that mean in march-july 2021 Austin will face th...
Caleb Morris
9 Unit Apartment Analysis
Hello, I am a real estate agent in St. Louis. I am currently working with as many investors as I can to try to gain as much knowledge as possible before jumping into my first deal. I have found a 9 unit apartment comp...
Kristen Dolotina
Checking credentials of a Lender
Hi! I found the PERFECT real estate agent and am now in the process of vetting a lender. I am having difficulty finding this person's company on the BBB, but that may be a glitch. What are some other ways to vet hi...
Ryan Crowley
Scaling up and bookkeeping
I’m a long way off from my goals, but I currently own 8 units. Wanting to scale up a ton in the next 3 years. Having trouble with bookkeeping. What do you guys do for bookkeeping as you grow your portfolio? Currently ...
Account Closed
The Financial Accounting Standards Board Ready to Change Rules
Time to keep a look out and be mindful of the following article written by the ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers)
ICSC is trying to ensure that accounting rules governing the way retailers report their...
Evan DiLeonardi
Not sure how to check a syndication for legitimacy
How do I know if a syndication is legit or a scam? I haven't done one before and met someone through a forum similar to Bigger Pockets that seems legit but at the same time a little too good to be true. I'm not sure h...