Lane Kawaoka
Why investing in 401K sucks and why you should pull out???
Looking to round out an argument for loved ones. Please give me some feedback???Back when our moms and dads were starting with their career, their investments are centered on having a secured future – have their own h...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: What holds you back as a female investor?
We have found that so many reasons hold women back from investing in real estate or scaling their portfolio. Some reasons include time, money, knowledge, or even confidence. These reasons can hold us back to living a ...
Adam Craig
Wanna be out of town investor but should I start local?
So I am self employed with an internet eCommerce business - I averaged around 15K a month profit in 2011 and 2012 looking much stronger - I am very fortunate.
All I am doing is socking away every penny so I can real...
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Buying a condo, should I pay cash?
Great forum. I've only stumbled upon it, but it looks like I've come to the right place. I realize my question is about as newbie as it gets, so thanks for your patience!
I have no experience whatsoever in real estat...
Jose Nebres
I'm looking to buy my first property (4 plex).
What do you wish you had known starting the process that you know now? Thanks!
Ale Rioja
Qualify as RE professional with full time W2 and single status
Hi BP community, I wanted to see if it's possible for me to qualify as a RE professional or what other strategies are available. I know that to qualify as an RE professional for tax purposes, I must:- spend 750+ hours...
Andrew Whicker
Rehab -> Buy and Hold (Mother in Law, Ogden UT)
Diary of Rehab / Buy and Hold:Hi,I thought I’d post my (minor) rehab to this forum. This website has really helped me out and I hope this will help someone take the plunge a little bit more comfortably. I’ll attempt...
Emily Wiu
Help! Underwriter extended closing the day of closing!
My loan officer (not Penny Mac employee) is working with Penny Mac to secure me a loan on a primary home purchase. We started the process in late March, and we always provided everything they requested within 24 hours...
Dan R.
Contract for Deed vs. Mortgage
Does anyone have any advice on the pros/cons of providing seller financing via a contract for deed vs a deed of trust? I've purchased property with seller financing using a deed of trust, but I may want to use a c...
Jim K.
New use for bandit signs
Spotted this illegally mounted below a traffic sign in a poor neighborhood. I understand why wholesalers put up bandit signs telling people they BUY houses, but does this WORK? Are there desperate cash buyers just dri...