My husband and I recently purchased a house in Lake Forest, IL that needed some rehab. We did all of our due diligence (three mold companies, chimney inspector and regular home inspector). After beginning the mold rem...

new to REI world. Just learned about Padsplit. Searched BP for a post on topic, and there was only 1 10 months ago. Does anyone have experience with it. 14% service fee...would that substitute for Prop Management fee,...

Hey all. I would like to ask those of you who have invested in out-of-state turnkeys several questions.  1. How many out of state turnkeys have you purchased?2. Do you still own these properties or were any sold?3. Ho...

I'm currently saving right now, but I estimate that in 3 years I will have saved $20K-$25K. I'm 27.I want to make $10K/mo and retire early. What I'm having trouble with is, if I use that $20-25K on real estate, I need...

So for the last year or so, I have been thinking more about physical health. I’ll be 50 in less than a year. Overall I do not personally know any active, long-term investors that actually smoke. Maybe they are there I...

Hey guys, I would love to hear some opinions on my personal finances. I'm a 23 year old fireman in Texas. I make a decent salary and my wife is able to stay home with our two kids. We are able to live confortably beca...

My wife and I have three houses that we rent out. This journey started about 10 years ago. We have 15-year mortgages on these. The houses are worth about $800K (TX). We are very happy with how these houses appreciated...

Finally decided to do my first direct mail campaign because I can't find any good deals on the MLS. Seems like any time there is a half way decent deal, something I would still try to get knocked down a good 15%, it h...

I am looking into buying my first rental property. I've been in contact with a few different people who have companies that provide turnkey properties to investors. This intrigues me as a way to find a stable, positiv...

I'm a first-time investor based in Seattle with about $80k cash to spend on a buy and hold rental property. The Seattle real estate market seems like a tough one to break into. Other locations or options I've consider...