Dan D.
Beginner with $200k
So, I do not own RE but want to use my savings of around $200k which is currently sitting in the bank and losing value, to buy some properties to get some decent cash flow.My friend has been buying SFH's in North Caro...
Matt T.
Is it okay to not cash flow? (Young and Dumb investor)
Hi everyone, young inexperienced guy looking to break into real estate investing. I live and work in the Boston area and I am looking to move out of my parents place within the coming year. I wanted to get your though...
Kizzy Brooks
I keep losing in my bids for REO/Foreclosure properties...
What am I doing wrong? I've lost 6 REO properties in the last 8 months. I've worked with two separate Realtors, gotten advice from more experienced investors, etc. It just doesn't seem to work out. When placing an ...
Robert McCormick
Tax Assessment Value Doubled - Will Annual Taxes Double? (Sussex County NJ)
The current tax assessment value of my property is $119,700 and I pay $4,188.30 annually in taxes. (2023 tax year)My house was recently revalued by an appraisal company with a 2024 assessment of $254,000. Does this ef...
Dustin Beam
Another screening question (bad credit vs good rental history)
Hello beautiful people of BP,I know I'll make the final call, but as a LL of 15 months I'm still trying to determine what really matters most and what to avoid when placing a tenant. And I'm not too proud to ask for a...
Bitsy Voloskie
How do I buy with cash?
Ok so here is what I need to know..Im buying a property with cash, what do I need to do to get the title transferred to me? I know I need to get a title search done but then what? Do we Need to go to a real estate att...
Kathryn Stevens
Do you incentivize GCs? If so, how?
I know flippers sometimes write penalty phrases into contracts ("must complete by XXX or pay $/week/month"). Do you ever pay your GCs extra when they get it done on time or early? Or, are they being paid to do that al...
Elizabeth S.
A Never Ending Saga of BS
Hey all,I need to vent this story. I feel so burned by REI right now I just can't wait for this fiasco to be over with. This is what's going on:April 2017I was living with my ex-boyfriend in Queens, NY and looking for...
Justin P.
Does this 'cash' offer sound legit?
I am selling my primary residence (fsbo), and instead of fixing it up myself I'm marketing it as-is to local investors (basically wholesaling my own house) becuase I am settling on my new house soon and don't want ...
Andrew Halbert
First Tenant signed! Turned former primary residence to rental
Wow what an experience and learning curve! Major thanks to personal friend and fellow BP'r @Christian Hutchinson for all the advice and help. My wife and I have been wanting to get into real-estate for some time and f...