Genus Powell
Young Investing, Is it possible to secure real - estate with no credit
Hello everyone.
I'm a student in the Savannah, Ga area and I'm trying to make my start in home investing. I'm 21 with no credit and trying to find a way to purchase my first property without going ...
Joshua Post
New to REI. Nervous, should I get training?
Hi, friends!
I'm brand new to the world of REI (and to this forum), and just wanted to connect with other like-minded individuals, and hopefully get your advice. I don't yet have any experience, but I'm feverishly tr...
Dave Alexander
How hard is it to get + cashflow on owner occupied property (250k+)?
Hello All, I'm new to the forums and am interested in owner occupying a 'plex (2-3 units most likely). Prior to discovering BP I assumed the only rules for successful renting were to not have vacancies and not to take...
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Debt, Leverage, and Cash
After makeing enough deals where an investor has a substantial sum to utilize, how many pay off all REI Debts and go on a Cash and Carry type of investing. pay cash/no debt invetming?
Mike Redick
What should I expect from my property manager?
I closed on my first pure rental property, a two-family home, back in June and unexpectedly had both tenants move out by the end of July. So with some remodeling to do and needing new tenants I decided to hire a prope...
Paul Rinaldi
Should I launch my REI Career in a distressed area?
Hey all, glad to be a part of this board. I am fresh out of college, and early in my career.
I have always wanted to invest in real estate, since I was about 12. I am learning more and more each day. I am reading "I...
Amanda Chandler
Officially a Landlord!
Super excited, officially rented out my first property! It's a single-family home in TX, and the deposit has been paid. Wanted to share some things I learned and that I would implement/do differently next time. Down t...
Nishant George
Bad time to buy in Portland OR?
Hi,I am a relatively new investor from Portland OR (I have one condo bought in 2012 which is doing ok now) looking to pick up a property using conventional lending (20-25% down, 30-year fixed rate mortgage) to buy and...
Zak Beard
First Property Out of State
Hey all! I live in Southern California and want to purchase my first property out of state since the market here is so high (over my budget). How realistic is it to find a cash flow positive property when investing fr...
John Williamson
Portland, OR Cost of Repair Estimating
Hey Everyone,I have been actively on the house search for just over 2 months now. We've made 10 offers on flip properties, but have been beat out by higher bidders each time. One good thing: my wife and I are being ve...