Jeff S.
Anyone do a will instead of a trust?
I know a couple of older (70's and 80's) couples who had their wills updated and their attorney switched to trust and charged one $6k and another $10k. That sounds excessive to me.The last older couple I knew had a pr...
Maureen Hannan
I want to sell a private mortgage note
Hello All,
I would really welcome advice from anyone experienced in mortgage brokering. I hold the note on a home in Arlington, VA. The amount of the note is $420K, and the home is currently valued at roughly $450K....
Michael Pilarski
Just starting out... how do you handle spouses fears?
Hi Everyone,
I've been interested in real estate investing for a while now. It's taken a long time to get my credit straight and debts paid down. I'm still working on build cash reserves for down payments etc. (ver...
Account Closed
Help! HOW Do New Parents Do This?!
Ugh, so today was a big challenge that, sadly, made me pause and question how the heck I'm going to do real estate with a new baby. I know I can do it... I'M DETERMINED TO! But I need advice. How do others do it? ...
Jason Cook
Can you be a Part-Time Real Estate Agent?
Hello, as the question states I was wondering if you are able to be a part-time real estate agent maybe on the weekends or after hours for work?I am currently an Engineer that makes about $70k but my true passion is r...
Todd Powell
Exhausted! Tenant suicide this month, flips, and rental turnover!
Hey BP peers! When does this RE stuff actually become passive income? It’s been a trying month for sure. I work that full time job, manage 29 doors, and flip for profit and debt reduction. But, on April 12th I get a c...
J Scott
Help Me Design My House!
I've had conflicting thoughts about starting this topic, but figured that my real estate life is pretty much an open book anyway, so here goes...
My wife and I are in the process of designing our new house th...
Tony Castronovo
Being taken advantage of by my property manager
So I recently ended a very bad relationship with a property manager (large company) on the 11th of last month. I've been waiting for everything to clear on my ledger to get my final distribution. Earlier this week I...
Janine Covello
Help! My deal may be falling through
Hi All!Not sure if there is anything I can do to save this- but being new to REI would love some opinions.Me: New investor here, found a great deal on a two family in the greater philadelphia area, shortly after seein...
Jimmy S.
How would you handle this?
O boy here goes try to make a long story shortHad first, last and security upfront.Couple moved in july, he was arrested in september.Rent was due September 1st never paid still as of today. I was forced to use their ...