So often people will make plans and write down what they hope to achieve. It can be shown that this is a good way to succeed, but many fail to accomplish their goals.

I hope to use this thread to discuss ways to mak...

Hi BP members,I want to use my 401K for REI.  I looked into SDIRA but prefer to do a Roth conversion (pay taxes) and then invest in RE within the Roth.  I am able to withdraw without penalty.  Has any BP members done ...

In the “you might have similar questions” category: Since my tenants of 3+ years are moving out this summer, I checked with my insurance agent to clarify the rules/restrictions about dogs in rentals. My agent (with Al...

Been licensed since March 2011, been reading book after book on real estate investing & gone to 3 different seminars (including the REI Summit in Orlando 3/09). I'm trying to get my start in the area of Real Esta...

I have 4 long term rentals in another state.  I have a decent property manager.  I am interested in converting them to short terms buy my manager has no experience with this, although they are “interested” in getting ...

Hello BP community,I,m Carl Todd in a flip thats flopped.This post is really hard to do after reading so many success stories here. I'm a newbie investor in my 1st flip, and I'm running out of options and losing money...

Hi BP community,It’s taken awhile to get my financial planner to understand what I’m doing with Real Estate Investing. I interviewed a new one from a well regarded independent boutique firm and again he didn’t quite g...

Hello,I have found an opportunity that I do not believe will last very long.  A development near me has been re-zoned for duplex construction and many of the lots are available.  This development was started a year or...

This is from a chapter in the book, [removed] Thought some of you might find it of some value:

Creating value can be as simple as buying a property that’s in great condition and in a great location in a rebounding...

We have bought and sold several properties without an agent. We contacted a seller's agent and asked to view a home. He said he was out of town and would send Susan to open the house for us. Susan opened the door for ...