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Hi everyone, I just joined the BP community and am considering making my first investment. My question is - what are currently the hottest real estate markets in the US, and more importantly, how do you evaluate real ...
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what do y'all think about going to school for architecture? to then start design-build company that funds into my real estate company? be the boss and the designer. but don't go out and work for someone else like ever...
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I'm looking to roll over a previous employer IRA into a SDIRA. I'm seeking guidance from fellow BP members with any companies that you have personal (positive) experience with and would recommend. Id like to be able...
I have been looking around and cannot find a clear answer/discussion on the topic, but does anyone have experience with self managing through their own property management company?I see many people marketing their sel...
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We are looking at an applicant with massive loans (130k student loan and it's a low paying major). The "estimated monthly payment" listed on the credit report is however less than 1k. Is this estimate accurate? Or I'm...
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Hello everyone! I'm a new investor working on getting my first rental property before the year is out. In a nutshell, my plan is to use the FHA program to get either a three or four unit home and owner occupy while ...
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Thinking of buying single family home around Chicago suburbs, is it right time to invest?
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Hey investors and lenders! I have a deal in my hands of 7 mobile homes all on separate .25 acre lots and all rented out to long term tenants.
Owner says rents are about $2-300 under what they could be but with the t...
What if you have 20% down payment, 900+ credit score but can't get a loan because you are self employed and can't prove 2 years of income stability. Income over 6 figures per year. Recently laid off from BP and start...
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I had trouble with minimum balance fees at my local bank and it was driving me nuts. With accounts at multiple banks and minimums different at each institution, I could never remember what the minimums were until I c...