Michael R.
Partially owner occupied MF analysis to start investing in RE
I'd like to bounce this question off the forum. I'm thinking about leaving my $1,700 per month studio in Manhattan to live almost rent free in the immediate suburbs. The house in question is on for $435,000, 1,750 ...
Spencer Krautkramer
Mortgage Protection Insurance
I’ve gotten a couple letters in the mail after just recently purchasing my first property - they are about Mortgage Protection Life Insurance or Mortgage Payment Protection Programs. Is this spam or legit...
JT Taylor
Buying Rental Properties - What To Look For
I'm a new investor working on my business plan. I'm in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, specifically Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills, and I'm wondering what numbers to look for in rental properties. I'd like...
Matt Pulkrabek
Pay the income tax or Save for FI
Here's a question I have been struggling with: Do I continue to save for retirement through tax deferred methods like a 401k, which grows my net worth 33% faster than a non retirement account? I am self employed, so ...
Benjamin Poole
Do Contractor Savings Pass to the Owner?
I'm planning on doing a rehab project from a distance. This may mean a combination of buying materials for the job myself and having a contractor buy materials.Any tips on setting up a project in such a way so that an...
Account Closed
Distance Equity partner
I am possibly moving to a new location within the next month, but I absolutely love the market I'm in now. I've made many contacts, including contractors I can trust that also have the same mindset as me. The location...
Justin Kaye
Newbie investor living in Tempe, AZ soon to be Tucson, AZ
Hello Fellow BP members,Just wanted to give a shout out and hello. My name is Justin and I have been learning about investing in real-estate for just about 1/2 a year now. BP has been my go to site for learning and in...
Bryce Ewing
New 20 year old want-to-be investor.
My name is Bryce, and I am a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. I have been reading on entrepreneur skills, and real estate for about a year now. I would love to do it for a living, and I am currently an...
Nick K.
Questionable Rent Check from Tenant & Third Party
The tenant is late on rent for the third time (yeah, I know). It's due on the 1st. I received a strange check on the 3rd. It was cut by a company I do not recognize and she did not give me any heads up that she planne...
David Fernandez
Would you contribute to a 401k/Roth IRA, or not?
My wife's employer offers what seems a good retirement plant. If she contributes to her 401k/Roth IRA 3% of her basic salary, the employer will contribute the same 3%, plus an additional 1% of her basic pay. For examp...