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Hello, I am dealing with what looks like a great deal and here are the particulars:Duplex converted from SF Bungalo$170k for property in $180k-200k neighbohoodDownpayment from 401k - average return is 6% normally, but...
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I have $10k saved up! What would you do if you were me getting into real estate investing for the first time? I am interested in buy-and-hold rentals only.
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Im settling on my primary PA home shortly and Im a licensed agent in PA and NJ. I am considering a duplex in S. Jersey that has value-add opportunity investment, however Im not approved for a conventional financing du...
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Had a new one pop when screening a tenant today. Credit score is 771, criminal and eviction history are clean. Email correspondence has been normal...no red flags on that front. The credit history report had the follo...
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Hello, I am wondering how many of you save on taxes. I met with a accountant and he is saying over 250k a year is at a income bracket of around 33% plus there is state tax and social security, etc. Sound like a lot ...
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I have been considering using a Brrr method on some SFHs east of Austin. This area seems to be up next for growth and development. Anyone have any experience in this area? Im looking at proprties in Bastrop, Elgin, Ta...
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Just bought a 8-unix complex out-of-state,will post the details once everything wrapped up in the forum.Still keep learning the apartment industry/market, since some apartment Gurus once said "The learning curve is th...
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Can someone give me a crash course on land contracts? We are trying to sell a house and EVERYONE interested is wanting a land contract. I understand we would essentially be the "bank" they would make payments to us. H...
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Dear BP family, I am finally on my way to start my small business. I have setup an LLC as a C corporation. I have the option of turning it into an S corporation. Year 1, I intend to keep my W2 job while i work to get ...
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I have been wholesaling up until now using my name on the purchase and sale contracts. But I have been closing them regularly enough that I think its time to consider setting up an LLC.
Typically how long doe...