Erin Elam
First newbie mistake - probate
So I went through all the probate admin notices in the local paper and found an interesting notice. After reading and researching the names it seemed to me the mother died in 2011, the father took care of things but n...
David Wooten
Newbie from Lincoln, Nebraska
Greetings All!!Name's David Wooten. I'm active duty military, have been for 15 years. Married for 15 years. Five kids (number six due in March). Looking to get -really- get started in the Real Estate business.A nu...
Jordan Hall
Impossible for me to enter real estate investing?
I'm going to be very open and honest about my situation so people know where I'm starting out from and hopefully get some specific advice. I'm looking for the "What would you do if you were in my shoes?" kind of advic...
Art Maydan
Turnkey vs. Buy Remotely & Hire Local Property Management
How is using a turnkey company different from just buying a property remotely then finding a local property management company and hiring them to manage it?
Robert Andrade
first deal in the works.. YIKES!!
We put an offer on a multi. We're going FHA so the first floor was big enough for the family and in pretty good shape. The second floor was divided into 2 rabbit run units that were in need of some updates if we were ...
Evan Smeenge
Social Change Agent: pathetic liberal ideals manifest
I'm curious.How many of you feel you are making a lasting impact in society?This is a question I think about on a daily basis, perhaps you do too.I am a non-profit worker and will most likely be for the rest of my lif...
Mark Takata
Improve Apartment Operations
Hey BP, Background: I'm trying to help my dad improve operations on his 8 unit appt complex in the West Adams area of Los Angeles, CA. He currently has 6 of 8 tenants on month to month (2 newest including one that mov...
Jeremy Bartlett
When to call a lemon a lemon?
All:I have a 4plex up in Anchorage, AK. I've owned it since Aug of 2018 and in the last year I have had 4 separate claims filed for various water leaks that have cost thousands each... First one was trim nails driven ...
Angus Yang
Investing in a vacation rental out of state?
Hi there BPers!I've been tinkering with the idea of purchasing a duplex and using both sides as a vacation rental. I do have some logistical concerns and would love to hear from anyone else who has purchased a vacatio...
Martin Saenz
Note Investing - What about the children?
This post may not get much traction but through to throw it out there.How are Note & R/E investors out there teaching their children about what they do?The other day, I was picking up a rent check from a tenant an...