Marcus Simon
Do established investors actively seek out students?
I've recently decided to start a career in REI. To increase my chances of success I've been reading a lot of books, posts on BP and I'm starting a licensing class in a couple of weeks. I also thought about the need fo...
Jason V.
Why don't people want to make money?
Closed on a fourplex a couple of weeks ago, started making calls to set up landscaping and snow removal. Called 6 different companies who's trucks I see all over town with regularity. Only two of the six called me bac...
Daren Judd
Should you pay for a mentor starting out?
Hello,When you investors started out, how many of you used a mentor?How did you establish that relationship? Paid for their program they were selling at an REI club meeting? Split a deal?Did you feel it was worth it?T...
Marc Dela Cruz
First Ever Property Viewing with Potential Seller - What to do?
Hello BP,
I sent out some direct mail last week and got a call from a potential seller. I'm visiting the 18-unit property tomorrow and meeting with the seller. He bought the property in 2014, 100% vacant and with a l...
Johnathan Mark
Needing Help On This Deal!
Hey All. All pride aside here, I need help moving this deal and finding a buyer before my option window closes! Any suggestions will be gratefully accepted.Here's the rundown: 1456 sq ft SFH + Large Workshop on 3/4 ac...
Joe S.
Deals fall through and buyers and sellers change their mind.
Deals fall through and buyers and sellers change their mind. I’ve had one particular property for sale several years ago where we met with the same buyer three different times. Yes you heard that right the same buyer...
Joe Sullivan
Alan Cowgill Private Money
Is anyone familiar with this course? Can anyone recommend?
Rick Howell
4 Habits that are Killing your Productivity
We can all agree that killing productivity is not usually the goal. However, many are doing just that—without realizing it. In this world of go, go, go, we are easily sidetracked, and we find ourselves very busy yet n...
Karen O.
REIAs in NYC
Hi. New to REI. Not new to RE ownership. I live in NYC and own within 2- 3hrs. I want to do flips. NYC is a tough area if you don't have a lot of cash. While I've enjoyed reading posts at BP, most folks seem to ...
Tim Robbins
Cash out refinance on un-permitted work.
Hi. I have a rental property that I paid cash for about 8 months ago. I remodeled it and have it rented out now. I would like to do a cash out refinance, but I'm nervous about the process. I didn't expect to refinanc...