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I am 36 and married with a 9 month-old-baby in north Texas. I am an independent contractor making 86k a year before taxes and I owe 192k on the home I bought last September. I do not know how long my position will con...
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I introduced myself when I first joined BP a couple of years ago but very quickly lost touch after making some life changes, so I figured a re-introduction was in order. I'm Chuck King from Bessemer City, North Carol...
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In addition to asset classes, geographies, and operators, your diversification strategy with your passive investments should also include business plans. In this article, we’ll discuss three different business strate...
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Hello All,I'm an investor in Missoula Montana, and am trying to figure out the best use of OPM for expanding my buy and hold portfolio. Both of my deals have both dealt with "backyard development", first I converted a...
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Has anyone done any business with Grant Cardone? Wether it was investing in a deal, getting a deal funded, going to a seminar etc… If so how was your experience?
I like what he has to say but I feel I’m doing very ...
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Hello. I am exploring the route of tax liens and deed auctions (or over the counter) as a possible investment route for diversification in REI. I have heard that these forms of investment can turn a great profit; howe...
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I started out fast. I had a 5 year plan and condensed it to 1. As a result, I made a few mistakes all at once vs. make a mistake, learn, make another, learn from that, etc. Okay, lesson learned, but "compression" is i...
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All,My girlfriend has planned to move in with me the beginning of May. I realized a couple weeks ago that there would not be enough room in my current townhouse (2b/2.5 bath, 1089 sqft) for both of us, since I work f...
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I am a learner in this group. I don't know exactly what I am doing, but I have 4 SFH and would like to get a 5th. I have purchased in this subdivision before, but just don't know if it is worth purchasing another re...
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Hi,
An old boss is looking to hire me for consulting on real estate investment after cashing out of his current company. I have the gumption to work and a history in project management, construction, engineering, an...