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We are closing on our first two rental properties next week. They are turn key ready to rent properties. We have a few potential renters already. One is a young couple with a dog. I have dogs myself and know that ...
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I would like to read an example of some of you guy's creative financing deal structuring you've put together with no &/or little of your own money down. I'm posting this forum to get a better understanding of how ...
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My wife and I had been interested in purchasing a rental property for about a year with the intent of making this a business. She's a teacher, I'm an engineer and we have little faith in the future of Social Security ...
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Hello BP Friends - Not sure where to post this, and looking for feedback. We are a couple of newbies ages 50 and 54, residing in NYC, and have been advised by an experienced investor (from BP) that we're too old to be...
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I am a very busy medical professional working in emergency medicine. I have been investing heavily in the stock market with good success but have always been intrigued by real estate investing for passive income with ...
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Being as though I live in a Non-Disclosure state and have been unsuccessful at getting a Real Estate Agent to work with me, I have been debating on going for my own Real Estate License. I have read lots of pros and c...
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Hey guys, we often talk about the tax benefits of owning real estate. Do these benefits extend beyond the rental income? Could somebody give me a laymen's overview of how this works?
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For rental payments, I have been using erentpayment.com, but due to the issues that have just surfaced regarding fraud, I need to find another vendor. In short, for those who haven't been following the discussion, a l...
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Any tips on getting over the initial fear of the first deal would be much appreciated!! I currently made an offer on a single family home in joliet, IL. I've ran the numbers and it should cash flow around $250-$300 p...
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I believe quotes are a powerful tool. They provide a boost of quick knowledge and motivation. I would love to hear your favorites and why they are."Don't wait for the perfect opportunity: create it." -George Benard ...