As they say, "Ideas are cheap, execution is everything" and I'm having a disconnect going from knowing to actually doing. What holds me back personally is the fear of failure or making costly mistakes despite fully un...

I read a lot of real estate books, I studied a lot on bigger pockets, I have family members who have done ok in real estate and its something I always knew, I wanted to get into. Before I started my real estate advent...

Hello everyone! My name is Travis Hurst, and i'm on the road to beginning my real estate investment journey! The worry I have is whether or not I have taught myself enough to begin. To start with, the things I do real...

Like many of you, I recently read Rich Dad, Poor Dad and want to make a change to my life.  I am currently an Army Officer in the Logistics Corps.  I have 3 years left in my military contract but would like to start o...

Hello all. My name is Glen, I'm 37 years old and I'm ready to get started in real estate investing.

For the last 5 years I've been interested in getting into real estate investing. I've bought the Carlton Sheets co...

Hello, BP. I'm not sure if this is the right place, so mods, please move, if needed.I'm in my education and learning phase, so I'm hoping some members can help enlighten me.For this, I made sure all were NPNs, and all...

I'm currently testing out a theory I have about whether the presence of certain name-brand companies in a neighborhood is a useful proxy for its class.  I figure these companies spend much more on (and have much more ...

Yes, I know there are a bunch of websites out there that estimate rents, poorly. I also know that the best way to get a feel for rents is driving the neighborhoods, calling signs, putting up your own, putting dummy a...

I have been asking for the condo financials since 2010. At the end of 2012 my lawyer finally sent a letter requesting information including bank statements, financial documents, budget, annual report, etc. The on...

Hello BP!!I am a rookie investor and looking to purchase my first property, through my local REIA group, I found a rock star real estate agent (we will call her Pam).  Problem is, Pam is really busy and doesn't want t...