Ben Feder
When should I start investing in real estate?
I am new to investing and have done some self-educating over the past few years by reading books, forums, blogs, and listening to podcasts and webinars. I still feel like I could learn a lot more: I feel like I genera...
Brandon Collins
Where do I start? Make an offer or find the money first?
I'm new to all of this and do not know where to start. I'm afraid to make offers to create deals because I don't know where the money will come from and I can't ask for money because I do not have a deal. What do I do...
Jack Young
New Canadian mortgage lending requirements.
I thought I might see a little more about the new Canadian mortgage rules and how it's effecting investors, I would imagine this is more an effect on the smaller investors but I also wanted to know how they were findi...
Geoffrey Murphy
Pay off Debt vs. Saving Money
Hey guys,
I have a quick question for my fellow BP members. I net around 2200 a month from my job and i have about $7,500 worth of debt.
How do i go about saving money every month versus paying off debt
Help pleas...
Doug Smith
Calling all PRO's.... insight for the rookie please
Hello BP,
First a little back story as I feel there are many out here just like me.
Around mid-December this past year I read Rich Dad Poor Dad and my wheels start turning. Followed that book up with The Richest Ma...
Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
John Carpenter
fair % for finding discount materials/investing myself
Hello
I am new first post.
I work for a man by the hour for over twelve years I get $15 per hour use own tools
So far this week I have saved him several thousand in materials,today it was at least2250/2300 on t...
Trent Egenlauf
Where to park money?
Where would you recommend to park your money while you are saving to buy a rental property?
Antonio Cypert
At what point can I buy my first property?
I've been saving my pennies and will be closing in on $10k saved in about 4 months. I've been thinking about this for a long time and the number I have had in my head is I need around $25k saved if I want to buy a pro...
Shane Elias-Calles
Reserves vs. Monthly Savings
When people purchase a house and go through a large renovation (new roof, rebuilt hvac, etc.) what is a good percentage to set aside for vacancy and repairs?
Also, if one were to have say 5k in reserves, should the i...