Josh Childers
Ohio Wholesale Deal
I've recently moved from Texas to Ohio and currently working on the paperwork for my first wholesale deal in Dayton, OH. I'm licensed in the state and know that disclosure is absolutely neccessary. With that being sai...
Dani Beit-Or
How Easy/Hard to Steal a House
I have two goals for this post:Increase awareness of the issueFind ways to decrease the chances of this happeningNote: I'm not an attorney. Just an investor. Several weeks ago I read a post on FB about someone who got...
Carl Flint
I need someone to help me understand leverage!
BP!I need some help.Today my girlfriend and I were having a debate on buying a property using leverage through a loan or buying a property outright in cash. I know that leverage is can be a good thing for investors if...
Wendell De Guzman
Why Rent to Own Makes Sense For Newbie Investors
Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...
Anna Shaver
Financial Plan to $100K yr income
This is uncharted territory for me. Am I on the right track?Goal: Generate $100k a year net income from rental real estate.Background: Currently own a few SFH’s and a condo from early 90’sI have long term W2 income,...
Brandon Turner
One of my units got destroyed last night in a flood. What do I do now?
yep, about a foot of water in my basement apartment in my triplex. Called the flood insurance company, but my deductible is fairly high ($5k) so I'm looking to still do this cleanup on the cheap. Anybody have any good...
Steve Walko
Classic debate: Pay down student loans or begin RE investment?
Hi everyone,I'm wondering whether my fiancé and I should begin to pay our debt down ASAP or begin investing in RE. I know there are intelligent arguments on both sides of this issue and that it depends on the details ...
Amy L.
Is the Auto Bailout Needed?
I'm a free-market person, but if the autos go under, we'll have millions of more people without work. Do you guys think we need a bailout or maybe some of you have some other ideas?
Rick Bassett
The Implications of Dodd/Frank Repeal
I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...
Sam White
Texas Property Tax Blood Bath
Blood bath is dramatic, but hoping to get some conversation going on this. lol. Homeowners across the state of Texas are getting jaw-dropping tax notices in the mail this month. Huge reassessments of value on their p...