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So been investing off and on for a number of years also trying to get more active here on BP. Short snap shot of me, End of 2013 we committed to buy n hold which started with 2 doubles which we were fortunate to purc...
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Hey all,Well, time to stop sitting on the sidelines and become active. So here's my first post. I just did a good bit of learning on wholesaling contracts and don't fully understand something - If a property has a l...
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I was driving for dollars in my backyard and stumbled upon this house that was obviously vacant.
The curious thing, is there were multiple code violations and other material taped to the front door and windows. One o...
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I'm glad to have found this forum and look forward to learning a great deal, as well as possibly contributing to these helpful discussions.
As a principal, full-time real estate investor and owner of Alternative Fun...
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Hey all,I'm relatively new to real estate (only one property), but I'm incredibly passionate about it. I also enjoy my day job, but certainly don't have the same passion for software that I do for real estate. I'm in ...
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Decided to make the goal of retirement in 4 years that puts me at 62. A large part of making that possible are rentals in the greater Phoenix area. Goes without saying things have been incredible and by most indicatio...
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I completed a cash out re-fi on my primary residence. It took almost 8 months (appraiser problems) but I came away with a lot of equity. I live in Northeast TN and am looking for advice on where to go now. I am looki...
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Hi! I've posted on Biggerpockets previously asking for deal analysis around Baltimore but haven't introduced myself on this forum yet. I'm a full-time software developer, husband, father of two small kids, and volunte...
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I mean mainly for commercial deals.
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Hello BP,I need help/recommendation locating a good Self-Directed IRA custodian out there.Thank you