John S Lewis
Do I ask for rental histories?
So I think I found a good deal. The owner says he's made money and now wants to get out of the biz and sell down his holdings in the next 5 years. He also claims the property I'm looking at is always rented. Then I...
Jorge Contreras
Need Help deciding which 401k plan to choose
At my old job I was getting a pension but since leaving that company and joining these new one where I work I am now offered a 401k plan, which I plan to fully take advantage of, to which I come here to ask those who ...
Wesley Mullen
Reducing 401k contributions
As soon as I started my Corporate job, I was told like many others to max out my 401k contributions to take advantage of my Employer match (100% first 3%, 50% next 2%). So I've been contributing 5% the last 5 years. B...
Andrew Carlson
Do you utilize traditional retirement investments?
I searched through the forums, and found a lot of people asking about liquidating 401k/IRA etc. But I could not find anything about whether or not BP members even put money into traditional retirement investments. So...
Terence Crafton
1yr of renting vs becoming a multifamily unit investor
I know by the title it's really a super no brainier! I'm currently located in Texas about to relocate back to Kansas City Missouri 12/26/23.I'm desperately wanting to house hack with a 4-plex but I'm not sure if I'm a...
Alexander Walrath
Purchased first 2 unit property with 4 investors
Hello Everyone.Purchased my first property with 4 other investors. I do not have great credit nor a lot of assets so I looked for investors to purchase my first property. I structured the deal so that the 4 other inve...
Aleksey F.
Hole in Wood Floor in Hallway - Repair or Cover?
Hello ! Please send me ideas for flooring on second floor hallway -Im renovating a 2 level apartment with old wood floors everywhere that are in various shape (rough in some parts). I am covering entire first floor wi...
Antonio Boone
How to light a boiler?
Hello BP,My boiler has cut off and I am trying to light it but I don't know where the pilot is? I can find the On, Pilot, Off switch but i am not sure where to light it. Any help would be much appreciated.
Jennifer Reinhardt
Buy and Hold Real Estate Pays Off Over the Long Term
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $489,000
Cash invested: $100,000
Quadplex, purchased in 2016. Updated and held. Value has more than double...
Jasmine Brumfield
Starting A Wholesaling Business in Nevada
I am wanting to start a integrity based Wholesaling business in Las Vegas. I'm a mother looking to make my mark in real estate as an entrepreneur. I won't be able to do a lot of footwork in the beginning so what ar...