So right now I work in the back office of a bank, financial processing. Pretty boring, all day I'm buried in excel. Very unexciting. Every day is the same. I feel like a drone, very little decision making. It's cushy ...

I'm considering cashing out a modest 401k and combining that with cash to purchase a 4-plex. I have seen lots of discussions about the pros and cons of cashing out. Some people suggest solo 401k or self directed, or j...

I've been in the process of putting together a private money info packet, as I've not used anything other than conventional financing to date. HOWEVER, this deal has presented itself to me before my ducks are in a ro...

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If you're doing short sales, new to the game or just new to your negotiator I'm going to give you the most important lesson I've ever learned. T...

All,As part of my continued education, I've been trying to read anything and everything in hopes of being the most knowledgable I can be when I pull the trigger on my first deal, whether thats in CA or in TN. I also u...

Hi BP Community,I recently read in an article that Cleveland, OH, is one of the few remaining cities with affordable housing. To those who have invested in real estate here, what's your opinion on the Cleveland market...

Let me start by saying I am all in on RE. I have an MBA, spent years learning about RE before I pulled the trigger. And when I did, I bought 5 houses worth over $1M in 18 months with only $100K of my own money. So I f...

Hey guys and gals!I’m driving for $$ now using the Deal Machine app and there is a property that the app states has an absentee owner, but I spoke with the woman who is currently renting at this property and she said ...

I'm a first-time home buyer looking to purchase my first rental property. I'm wondering whether negative cashflow for appreciation is a bad move for someone starting out.
I have a strong interest in buying in Folsom,...

On average, most consumers only move once about every 7 years or so and for the typical consumer, a good real estate agent can be worth her weight in gold as far as the negotiation skills and technical experience brou...