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Hi All - I live in New York and looking to start investing in Ohio or PA. Just wondering, what areas are recommended based on experience and any advice that you can offer?
Also, is the only way to invest in other sta...
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Hello! I am preparing for my very first deal to pitch to investors and wanted to see what details I might be missing that an investor would like to see. I have the basic info but am not experienced enough to know obv...
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Hello all,
New to the forums. I have the opportunity to purchase a home via private financing. Terms: Downpayment - 20% Interest - appx 5% Time - 20 yr
The person providing the financing is allow...
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*** I am not affiliated with Fortune Builders in any way. I do not work for them. I am not being paid by them for this review. This is my own personal analysis of my personal experience ***So I attended the Fortune Bu...
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Hello BP Fam! Typically not active in the forums but wanted to take an opportunity to reach out for all of your fantastic advice you guys usually give. My wife, brother and I are really looking to scale with our RE in...
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Hi everybody - Long time reader and new poster.
Im 25 years old and just getting started in REI. The more research I do the more Im convinced this is how I want to invest my money. My family has also had success in ...
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Hey BP,Will any banks or CUs give a loan based on value rather than purchase price? I may be able to acquire a property below market that I plan to house-hack and was wondering they'd lend on value? That was I'm cashi...
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How does this even work? Do i have to honor the old lease until it is up for renewal? Can I immediately change rules/rents? What is the process for taking over the old lease? Changing billing on utilities, etc?Mos...
Hi guys,
Hope everyone is staying safe and warm.
What are your thoughts on the BRRRR strategy near the Philadelphia area or suburbs?
Been thinking about taking a mini-road trip to PA to check out some distressed pr...
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We evicted some problem tenants back in 2010 from a house we rent out. Well after a long eviction and court fees we received a Judgement of about $15,000.
The lawyer wanted 50% to try to collect the fees.
I wanted...