Random question!  It's just recently occurred to me that I'm regularly holding $10k+ in security deposits.  I'm sure many of you are holding $50k, $100k or $200k in security deposits.  What would be a good place to pu...

There's a local home that is very neat architecturally but in extreme dis repair. The property is actually on Indiana's list of endangered landmarks. It is a SFR that has been used as an office as well as home on and ...

Dear BP community,Could 10 years of negative cashflow be worth the pain? I originally had 10% for management but realized I'd need to manage it myself anyways for experience sake. Looking at the cashflow chart, could ...

Hi all - I'm a new(ish) investor in Phoenix, AZ. My past real estate experience is limited to leasing my single family home after I moved out (I used a property manager).I recently sold that property and am now under ...

Hello, I am new to investing and want to make sure I’m thinking about BRRRR investing correctly.  Please let me know if I’m thinking about this inaccurately in this hypothetical situation.  Let’s say I’m looking at a ...

Hi All!My name is Jack Bailin, and I'm fresh out of college settling in to my first "big boy job" down in Shelton, CT. I live in New Haven, and I'm already making diligent efforts to live as frugally as possible in or...

Are there any investors who started out by taking a HELOC out on their primary residence to then fund one of their first investment properties? If so, can you share your experience? What worked well, what didn't? I've...

Any other players that I should have on my radar? Thanks

In the last 3yrs, I have loaned a couple some money that has totaled approx $15,000. This includes cash and items charges to my credit card on their behalf. Yes, we have a contract and I keep the receipts. As we appro...

I keep hearing about them, but don't know how they work. Can anyone explain?