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Hi folks!My name is Gorden and I have just started my real estate investment journey with an out of state buy and hold rental property and planning to buy some more in the near future. Closing the first deal has been ...
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I've been actively investing in short-term rental properties for the past three years, managing one live property and another that will go live in two months. I'm now considering expanding my real estate ventures into...
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So, I really want to get involved in real estate investing, preferably buy and holds, but I love my job. What are some things I can do to, at minimum, start getting my foot in the door? I just graduated college this p...
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Hello all,
I apologize if I come off as ignorant. I'm still learning as much as possible but I'm in school full time so it's been a slow(er) roll with a lot of my time going towards studying.A quick rundown of my wif...
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Or do you hire a CPA?
I have always done my own, even since I've been self employed... but I am thinking that if I create an LLC and start doing deals it will probably be a good idea to get a CPA.
What do you think?
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For starters this not a post trying to persuade you to buy in low income areas. Personally homes that rent under $800 a month are the properties that I target that usually are located in less than desirable areas. It ...
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I posted in the newbie forum a month ago, have been reading and reading and doing what I can in my limited spare time. I had posted that I wanted to invest in large multi-units and have someone manage them. But I...
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I've moved into my first property, a duplex, and in two days my first tenants will be moving in! The duplex has a security system in both units which is currently activated until the end of the year. This expense was ...
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Hello, this is my first post as I am looking to become more active on this website. But as the subject says, I am currently a full time truck driver and I am wondering if investing in real estate consistently can be d...
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Hello bp community!After stumbling upon bigger pockets and being sucked in to the wonderful world of real estate, I've obtained a whole new look on my future and career choice. With me starting to create a rough outli...