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I would really like to start out investing in foreclosures or pre-forclosures, and would like some advice. I think this is a really good topic.
Have you found more success on finding REO for a great price or pre-fo...
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I ran a search around the forms and didn't seem to be able to find a forum on the strong long-term tenant proof flooring. I am looking to update some units built in the 90's in Washington State and sick of carpet. In ...
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I am getting to be “too close” to this deal so... would you invest in this?
I’m already under contract but can back out during due diligence.
-118k price
-7.5k closing costs (so high!)
-20k repairs
= $145k all i...
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Given the uptick in the real estate market and strong demand for rentals, the concern I currently have is... are we making purchase decision based on the current strong rental demand, and eventually the tide will s...
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I am thinking of transferring funds from my Simple IRA to a self-directed real estate IRA. Wondering if anyone has done this and how difficult is it?
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Hello,
My name is Dallas Jacobsen. I'm an Engineer, and only became a landlord by the lucky move of not selling when we bought a new primary residence. Out rental is in Lynnwood WA (suburb of Seattle) so the house val...
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Hi Brandon and everyone.Regarding "The Ultimate Begginer Guide to REI"' 30% rule , or Brandon's "7 years to 7 figure wealth" plan proposal of a 20% discount offer, what do you think according to your experience:1. Wh...
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General question.I frequently read posts wherein a wholesaler, birddog, or similar, talks about finding buyers, finding sellers, connecting them, and this sort of thing. And the questions are invariably about what con...
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Hello BP Sorry for the errors in advance, accidentally pressed post before I was ready. I'm renovating a kitchen and the cabinets did not turn out as expected. I brought the top cabinets and tried to save/salvage the ...
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Hi BP,It's always nice when you get to click "Real Estate Success Stories" as your Forum Category:)I would just like to share with the community that I am now an owner of 2 properties, because I just closed my 2nd dea...