Douglas Brown
Burglary at tenant turnover
I'm a relative newcomer to RE investment (2 years, 2 properties in Indianapolis) and this was my first tenant turnover. When the contractor went to make his final inspection of the turnover repairs (nothing major ~$2...
David J.
Huge red flag, What do you think?
It's been a little over a year since I first allowed a specific tenant to move into my property. I let her know that enough time had passed and I would like to do the first annual inspection and asked her to provide a...
Account Closed
3 Ways to Wealth in Real Estate - CashFlow Flip Hold – Here’s How
I’m always looking for the right solution to that old question “How Do I make money in real estate.” I will focus on How To Buy Properties because I believe you make money when you buy. What you do with the property a...
Ed S.
Direct deposit: is the rent late or on time?
Hello BP,I'm thankful for such a place where I can get experienced advice. Here's my situation. Rent is due on the first and my grace period is 3 days, so on the fourth its late. I haven't had a problem with any of my...
Jimmy H.
Using HELOC to finance investments with no money down
I am a young guy with a bit of experience in real estate. I just inherited a home, free and clear, that is worth about $300,000. I have read many discussions of no money down transactions, I understand the pitfalls, t...
Matthew McNeil
I threatened to stop paying escrow to my new lender. It worked!
Two months ago, I completed a REFI to lower my rate and increase cashflow. Within two weeks of closing, my lender sold the note to a large lender based in Florida which I’d never heard of. I was shocked to read ABYSM...
John Heasley
Should I take a pay cut now to potentially earn more later?
Hello BP! Full disclaimer--I'm borrowing a friend's account as I'm discussing a job switch, and I don't want this information floating around the internet with my real name on it in the event that someone from my curr...
Marina Wong
Special financing creates value
I am a first time investor in multi family. In the process of purchasing a multi family in Lowell, MA. The seller is financing at 15% down, 5% interest rate, 30 yrs amortization, 15 yr balloon payment. Due to this,...
Alon Helman
About to put offer on a single family. Would appreciate feedback
Hey everyone!I've been following the forums here, and I have to say the the info from the community is invaluable. I gathered up the courage to put an offer on a house in Oakland for a superficial flip. I wanted to ch...
Bukka Levy
Using business credit cards to fund buy and hold. Help?
I've heard a tremendous amount about using promotional 0% interest business credit cards to fund buy-and-hold investment deals. Dozens of podcasts & articles explaining the how-to's and the advantages of doing thi...