Frank D'Amato
Passive income: tax liens vs rentals
I an a newish investor and new to BP. My question:
In looking to build passive income. . . why would I choose a rental over a tax lien? I'm here in Kentucky, and the interest return rate is 12%. Which is wha...
Kevin Parekh
Asset Protection. I am so confused.
I own 10 SFH and 20 parcels of land. I am a dentist and make a good chunk from that business yearly. I want to protect my assets and have spoken to a local lawyer, Prime Corporate Services, Anderson and NCH. A local a...
Julie Kern
Our first deal - buy and hold rehab in Kennesaw, GA
We closed on our first deal (buy and hold) Nov. 10th. Here are the details:Purchase price: $92,000Closing Costs: $1,200Rehab budget: $7,500ARV: $125,000Rent: $1,100 - $1,150The house is in Kennesaw, GA in a great loc...
Sam S.
How long does it take for SEO to be effective?
If I want to be on the first page of google results for my town how long do you think it will take an SEO company to get there, if at all. I am thinking that one month of SEO will do hardly anything. Am I wrong?
Chris Jensen
New member from Eastern Iowa
Hello BP community, my name is Chris Jensen from Bettendorf, IA. I discovered BP several weeks ago... started with the podcast and then the site. I've been so impressed with what I've seen that I decided to join. T...
Brian Gibbons
Interesting Calculator Site for RE Investments
http://www.proapod.com/LearningCenter.htmFormulasBreak-Even Ratio (BER) The ratio often used by lenders when trying to decide whether or not to underwrite an investment property loan...Capitalization Rate ...
Edward Rodriguez
Totally Green
Hello Everyone, My Name is Edward, I'm brand spanking new to real estate. So I've been interested in having my own business for as long as I can remember. I never liked working for minimum wage, or working for anybody...
Christopher Malone
Chicago Single-Family BRRRR w/Pics & Numbers
This is my latest rehab that is in the refinance stage of BRRRR. I will begin by stating that the rehab went over budget as I decided to test out more durable materials such as using Life Proof Flooring throughout the...
Account Closed
Using a Pension distribution for real estate - Penalty Avoidance?
I recently was offered a pension lump sum payout by a previous employer. As a 45 year old, I have a few years left until retirement. I have 13 vested years with this previous employer with a monthly payment estimate...
Brad Pethke
Rent Collection Options
What are other ways to have tenants pay rent other then cash/check? Or how are you collecting rent?