Alex Varner
Contractor requesting 50% Upfront
Hello,I have a contractor that is requesting 50% of what he quoted the job up front. It isn’t a super large sum of money, but I’m curious on what type of things I should do/look for to protect myself. As of now all I ...
Bill Gulley
FIXING DODD-FRANK/SELLER FINANCING
I'd like to get ideas from BP members on the topic of seller financing under the new laws.
Not looking for smart comments from several we already know don't like the changes but here's the fact:
It's th...
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Landlords... Stop being so hard on your tenants
I've been reading through the forums here and I've read a lot of posts about how the tenants should have the money saved up to pay rent in an emergency, and if not they should use a credit card or the money in their r...
Justin Pierce
I'm done with Wholesalers, I'm taking it in house... Suggestions?
I don’t want to criticize anyone. I’m sure there are some good wholesalers out there. I just haven’t met one yet. I have, however, had a lot of my time wasted by many self proclaimed wholesalers.
I find that whole...
Mark Beekman
Looking for Reputable Solo 401k Providers
I'm looking to start a truly self-directed Solo Roth 401k. Does anyone know of any reputable companies without outrageous fees?
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The mindset of the Cash Flow investor: LA vs Baltimore
So I have to put $1,500,000 in a rental somewhere. The option (for whatever reason) is either LA (appreciation) or Baltimore (cash flow).Sure, investors never can agree to disagree on which is best, but the numbers se...
Benjamin Manibog
Paying For Mentorship Programs
I was introduced to a program called “Freedom Mentors,” by a friend, where you pay $15-25k to be coached on investing and you have to split earnings 50/50 up to your first 500k and then you’re out of the program and o...
Philip Johnson
Loan says I got 48 "Debt to income" ratio, what he talking about?
Hi,I have 5 flip-to-rent properties, and i have a day job as well ... I just refinanced a property and my loan officer said I have a "high debt to income ratio of 48" What does that mean? How do I get this down? I am ...
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Trump/CDC Halts evictions nationwide to the end of the year
Trump and the CDC are using public health authority to halt residential evictions for nonpayment through the end of 2020:
https://www.cnbc.com/2020/09/01/trump-administration-moves-to-halt-evictions-during-coronaviru...
Will Barnard
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
Many have argued/claimed here on BP that cash flow on residential properties is of vital importance and investors can not put food on the table with appreciation. I disagree. Once you have built a business with many r...