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Okay - I'm seeking input from some seasoned / battle hardened real estate investors about my next investment move.Here is a synopsis of our circumstances and what my goal is: 1: I am unemployed (semi-retired or you ...
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Quick background - I am 27 years old. I own 10 single family homes in the Cleveland suburb market and have a second business outside of real estate that generates most of my income/cash flow.I recently got approved fo...
Hi BP members,As I am new to this site and attempting to suck up as much information as I can, I had a quick question! Is it advised to own your own home before you begin investing in a property?
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My Fiancé and I plan to buy our first home in 2020. We plan to eventually work our way into house flipping. I’m not military, but he is.Can someone explain the VA Loan and some of the pros & cons of using it in re...
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Hi all,I am new to real estate investing and new on BP. I purchased my first duplex last year, which cashflow $100. So I am currently living rent free with some extra cash in my pocket every month. I just find another...
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Hello, I'm currently putting a plan together that involves me selling my 3 duplexes + 1 condo and using 100% proceeds towards a down payment for a larger 8-16 Unit building. It's definitely more complex than describe...
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I am a new house flipper in Milwaukee and in the middle of my first project. Things are going well and we are wrapping up to final pieces of the project which will hopefully result in a successful sale. Nearing the en...
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Hello everyone!I currently have one rental property in addition to my primary residence. I'm trying to be deliberate with my efforts to acquire rental properties without exposing myself to more risk than I can handle ...
My family owns a duplex in LA free and clear. Due to rent control, these properties are generating about 20% of what they could, it is bad. The property is in one of the most popular neighborhoods in LA and I think ev...
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Hello, first post here and first time buying a home. I've been reading through the forum for a couple of weeks and I've learned so much here... amazed by how intelligent and insightful these discussions are. I hope m...