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Peter Welch Pitfalls of Multi-Family zoned Single Family??
12 October 2018 | 2 replies

I'm considering purchasing a home that has a full unit upstairs and a full unit downstairs in a walkout basement. They both have their own entrance, kitchen, and laundry. The numbers look good for, me for the purchase...

Philip J Antonello Opportunity or Pitfall in great school district?
23 November 2019 | 2 replies

 Hello all this is my first post, I come to you asking for objective and detached opinions. I happened upon what I feel could either be a steal of a deal or horrendous money pit and the feeling changes day to day. Its...

Tom Lafferty Pitfalls of out-of-area apartment investing
10 September 2014 | 4 replies

I am currently looking for 80+ unit properties where I live in DFW.  With high demand and low supply I've started researching other areas.  The problem is that my only experience is a 32 unit apartment of which I am t...

Jerod Blomberg Dominion Group/Finance my rental.com
9 March 2022 | 4 replies

I heard about this lender on the the podcast.  I am interested in refinancing my SFR rental property onto a 30 yr note.  Anyone work with this lender?  Any concerns?  All input appreciated!

Peter Paxos Turn Key Single Family
4 April 2018 | 7 replies

Hi BP family:

What are the biggest pitfalls associated in purchasing and owning single family homes from a turn key provider? Would like to hear of personal experiences both positive and negative ?

Thanks.
Peter.

Joe Tomko Did I just find a Roth IRA Pitfall?
19 September 2018 | 17 replies

I recently learned something and I want to confirm whether or not it is correct.  My father may end up in a nursing home in the coming months.  I just learned that virtually everything my parents own is suceptible to ...

Mark Baldwin Pitfalls of investing in notes from a distance
25 November 2017 | 6 replies

While I've been intrigued by the ability to invest in notes from anywhere, it is what concerns me the most about making the leap into it. The transactional aspect is appealing, as well as the ability to accrue cashflo...

Account Closed My First Potential Buy and Hold: Potential Pitfalls?
14 February 2017 | 13 replies

I think I found a good deal, a 4 unit building, sold as-is, in North Philadelphia and it's listed for $55,000. It has a 3, one bedroom apts and 1, two bedroom apt in it. It doesn't look bad on Google street view.Rents...

Marc Winter Stay on top of this housing discrimination pitfall
24 May 2019 | 50 replies

Hi All:Just came across this article and thought it might help landlords and managers keep on top of a growing trend:
How To Avoid A Fair Housing Claim Over Source Of Income Discrimination source of income discrimina...

Jonathan Blocker First-time Investors. Strategy, Hard Money, Pitfalls, Advice?
2 July 2019 | 14 replies

Hi BP,This post is sort of a long one. Any response to any of the questions is much appreciated. Feel free to ask for any clarification. This is my first discussion post as an investor and plan on using the advice you...