David Huynh
GRAND SLAM handed on a silver platter - 100%++ COC
Call it winning the lottery... call it being lucky... call it what you want.This specific purchase has taught me one HUGE thing in real estate and business. Patience and networking pays off. This post has everything t...
Joseph N.
Low Doc HELOC for Self-Employed?
Hello BP community, I'm new to the site and this is my 1st post.My wife and I bought our 1st house this past summer using all cash in Portland, Oregon for 360k. We have been self-employed for 5 years exporting America...
Nick E.
Is positive cash flow possible?
Hi all,I'm new to this forum and have have a few questions I'd like to get your opinions on. Situation: I'm interested in purchasing a 2 bedroom apartment anywhere in the US, which I would rent out over many years.Fir...
Jim M.
401K with me or against me?
BP people,
Do any of you out there have any success or horror stories about pulling out of 401Ks and using those funds as self directed? Or, am I considering to purposefully step on a land mine and blow my nuts off w...
Sam Mason
CPA / Lawyer Recommendation (need to be familiar with UK/US laws)
Hi allI am a dual UK / US citizen currently working in the UK. As such, I have to file both UK and US taxes. I own a home in the US (Atlanta) and want to buy a home in the UK soon. I also have c.$500k to invest in US ...
Chris Seveney
Rookie Investor and new to BP
Hey all,New investor here in the Washington DC / Northern Virginia Area. Background is I have almost 20 years in the construction/real estate industry working for large general contractors and developers. Being new on...
Karoline Kaon
45k out of state mistake or opportunity?
Hello BP Pro members,I am going to graduate school and I had this idea of buying a home to live in while I go to school. I found a house and I am under contract for a home at $43,500. The house was priced at $45,000 a...
Dean Miller
Looking for Investor Friendly Bank in Atlanta Georgia
I recently applied for a 30 yr conventional cash-out refinance on one of my rental properties that I own free and clear and was denied the loan. The reason is I would have exceeded the bank's 4 investor loan maximum ...
Keith A.
Real Estate Investing Plan - Advice
I wanted to get some advice on a strategy for investing a sum of money around the 800K to 1.1mil range.
My father, brother and I would like to begin investing it in property both SFH and MFH. We have experience ow...
Carolina E.
Chicago Heights Deal Analysis
I recently went to see two houses in Chicago Heights that a retired landlord is trying to get rid of. I am trying to figure out what they could sell for. I know that this area has its good and not so good areas. ...