Lisa Marie
Real Estate (especially STR) is not a get-rich-quick scheme
I am by no means an expert or even a veteran in real estate, but I have been on BP for a while and can’t help noticing that more and more people are coming on the board with a question like “I have decided to get into...
James Fowler
Rent to be paid by student loans?
I'm screening for my first rental tenant. Would you ever consider renting to someone based on them paying 4 month chunks at a time, this to be paid fully by their student loan distribution and not working income. This...
Lesley Resnick
Applicant screening process in C-D areas
I have a triplex in a c-d area (rent 700 for a 2/1) and I was wondering how others are screening tenants. I am using a paid background check and call employer, current landlord. I am requiring they make 2100 a month...
Vikram C.
Buying notes in order to foreclose
I have searched the forums and google but am not able to find good information on buying non-performing notes with the intention of foreclosing on them. Has anyone on this site done it or do you know someone who does...
Jonathan C.
Lender Problems Galore When Selling Rehabs
So I don't seem to have a big problem in finding good rehab projects to buy, I don't seem to have too much of a problem getting those properties renovated on time and on budget (more or less), don't have a problem get...
Alan Caceres
Steps to pull the trigger on acquiring my first property
Hey all,I have to warn you all, this is a pretty long post and just wanted a disclaimer at the beginning for those not willing to read my ramblings. I'm primarily making this post to help solidify some concepts I've l...
Jeff G.
Low offers, 50% below asking
Have you ever made an offer at 50% below asking or more?There are several properties that have been on the market for 6 months or more in my target market which are vacant. Some of these sellers are probably getting ...
Michael Guzik
REIA Groups the worst type of meet up
Howdy guys and gals! I have a question.... Every single REIA meet up that I have attended has been some guru, pyramid scheme and/or waste of time where I am just being sold some stupid program, course, boot camp or me...
Brandon King
Scaling and relationship building
Listening to all these podcasts I’m just amazed with how some people are talking about how quickly they scale within the first year or two after purchasing their first STR. I’m looking for expertise on how p...
Tracey B.
will owning lots of rentals bring future wealth?
I have had this debate on another board with investors as well as my hubby. What do you guys think about someone wanting to stack up lots of rentals as an investment so that in 10 to 15 years they can sell or continue...