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hello there everybody long time no see LOL.
Okay this is exactly what's going on, I have a relly good friend of mine (in California) who got himself in a sticky situation. He was trying to help a friend of his by let...
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I’ll give everyone an overview of my situation, then ask my question.
I have been interested in REI for over 5 yrs - read books, websites, drove around, open houses, etc. Yet fear, laziness, and having $0 to invest,...
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Hello everyone,I know this question may be very basic, but I'm just starting out into the real estate investment. I'm very interested in acquiring my first rental property and apply the brrrr method. My understanding ...
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Hello everyone! My name is Peter. I'm an IT professional from Lombard, IL, and I'm looking to get my feet wet in buy-and-hold real estate investing. My eyes were opened to the profit potential in real estate after gra...
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I have a friend who is selling his first flip. His realtor told him that open houses aren't worth it. She told him that most of the people showing up will be neighbors wanting to know what you've done to the place. I ...
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House hacking is a great way to get started on your real estate investing journey - short-term rentals (STRs) are the best way to maximize your return.
Most investors have heard of the house hacking and STR strate...
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Hi guys, I am a 20 year old investor located in Kearney, Nebraska. I just purchased my first duplex, and I am looking to buy 3 more by the end of 2022. I am doing my best to network in the area but find it hard to con...
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Hello all BP friends,I am a newer investor and currently own a duplex and self manage. The situation below is in Westland, Michigan area.I have a possible deal with a friend that is wanting to buy her first house, how...
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I have couple roommates that live with me. I understand when tenant signs a lease they have the right to have people over. In this critical time are we as live in landlords allowed to enforce a rule that roommates can...
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A friend is doing some REI in Pittburgh PA.
She said she found a guy who has these "penny foreclosures" where he sells them to her for anywhere from 13,000 to 21,000. Since she doesn't have cash to pay for them, he ...