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I understand that using a SDIRA account to purchase real estate means I can not live in the property, nor can an even remotely related relative, nor can a relative do any upkeep or repairs, but what about a family mem...
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I live in Loudoun County in Northern Virginia, I joined BP last year, I've listened to hours of the podcast, and have interacted in the forums.Two key takeaways re: wholesaling are1. Patience. Most sellers do not resp...
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Hi BP!I'm currently raising a small friends and family round of capital to purchase ~30 properties in Indianapolis metro area. One input into our models revolves around ladder discount for property management and I w...
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I’m currently looking into becoming a real estate agent. I’m curious if being a part time agent is actually feasible? I have a lot of extra free time in the summer with my current job but I work 50-70 hours a week in...
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Hello everyone,I am working on my 3rd deal. Here’s my story I house -hacked my first 2 homes and now I am looking to buy my first out of state investment property in FL. I contacted 2 banks so far I plan on calling mo...
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I am trying to evaluate an insurance for an out of state investment property.My StateFarm agent connected me with another agent in OH who quoted me a $700.00+ per year for a $60,000.00 house. I have multiple investmen...
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Hello All,
I have been a residential agent for sometime however I have been wondering about going over to the residential side. So my questions are where do you start? How did you build your network? What do you need ...
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What are you guys telling your unsophisticated friends about bitcoin when they ask you?I feel like Bitcoin is just new fresh and it is something that every bro out there with 50 dollars can purchase. I always try to d...
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So I will try and make this as short as possible. I live in California in the glorious Bay Area, lovely place to live but not so much for first time investors.
So I am looking to invest in two markets outside my own ...
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Have any of you ever installed curtain rods without curtains in a rental house in lieu of blinds? Seems a lot cheaper and less chance of breakage.