Jonathan Twombly
Why Real Estate?
Why invest in real estate?After all, there are lots of things to invest in -- stocks, bonds, precious metals, collectibles. What makes real estate so attractive to you? Is it because it's tangible -- you can ride by...
Jordan Moorhead
Low Income Rentals. Do you like them?
So in October I bought a low income rental in and ok neighborhood. My other rental is in an attractive neighborhood in Minneapolis and has been a breeze.
This low income rental has been quite a bit more work. It’s go...
Joe Splitrock
Share Your Retirement Age
There are many full time investors on here who "retired" from their W2 or 1099 job. I know it can be debated that investors work harder after "retiring", but let's save that discussion for another day. Share what age ...
Jim Goebel
Opportunity Zones Research
Greetings all. After seeing 'Opportunity Zones' mentioned in a news article last week, I have it on my to-do list to research the landscape for these. I will be updating this thread as I learn relevant items. Pleas...
Chloe Landon
College or no college? No experience. Need guidance.
I have been up all night, researching. Successful people, tips, college options. Everyone has an opinion, but I can't be confident in making a decision without speaking to someone personally. I can't remember the exac...
Brandy Arciga
New BP Member from Honolulu, Hawaii
Aloha, everyone! I've been reading through BP posts, catching Brandon's webinars and podcasts occasionally, and have been focusing on learning more about real estate investing through other avenues as well for coming...
Wade G.
Does Anyone Else Sometimes Just Want to Give Up
I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...
Joshua Dorkin
Its Over - Obama Wins - Now What?
Ok - Looks like the NY Post called the election for Obama . . . seems like the rest of the nets are tiptoing around it. So, I'll stand behind the Post and call it for Obama.
[UPDATE - It is official - McCain is in ...
Matthew Drouin
Using your self directed IRA to buy real estate is stupid!
*** Disclaimer: I am not an accountant, lawyer, or financial advisor! You should consult with a qualified professional before acting on any of the opinions shared in this post!!! ***Self directed IRAs have become ver...
Damon Riley
Autumn Property Management (Michigan)
Is anyone familiar with Autumn Property Management in Waterford, MI? They are taking over the PM duties from Proway (which was an arm of Strategic Properties, LLC). One source was optimistic that they'd be more resp...