Brian Smith
Seeking Opinions: Rent vs. Buy in High Priced Area
My wife and I are in our mid-40’s with a small child and renting in Westchester County, New York - basically the high cost of living capital of the East. We are a single income family and, while my salary meets our b...
Lakshmi Nikitha Duggirala
Flexible Lenders that offer 5% down
Hi everyone,
I recently found out from a real estate agent that he found a flexible lender who does does 5% down at only 3.75 to 4% fixed 30-year with no PMI on purchases. They keep it in house and can provide a loan...
Reed Lambier
Finally acquired my first property.
Probably a terrible time to buy a house but I just purchased my first home. It's a 3 story, 3 bed, 3 full bath townhouse in Vancouver WA. It is set up perfectly to rent out but I have to do some light work on it first...
Ken Eck
Property under contract, do I walk away?
I currently have a property under contract. It’s a duplex both units are 3/1.5. Units are fairly updated and both rent for 775 fully occupied, so 1550 p/month. However, it has a lot of immediate foundation issues roug...
Amelia McGee
Renting out to college students
Hi everyone! I live near a state college and found a fixer upper for sale less than a 10 minute ride from the college. I was wondering if anyone uses their rental property solely for college students. There seems ...
Ryan Knapp
House Hacking in San Diego w/FHA Loan
Hey BP,
My wife and I have been attempting to luxury house hack (add an ADU onto SFR) in my hometown and are feeling a little worn down. I've read quite a few BP books and believe it's a strategy that works. I want ...
Cooper Walker
Why Home Equity Loans are Worth It?
I am brand new to real estate investing and I am looking for ways to get involved ASAP. I have heard a lot of good things about home equity loans or home equity lines of credit, but I cannot seem to see the bigger pi...
Jason Collins
Condo's Yes/No what to look out for
Hello, I recently came across some condo's that may make for good rentals. I have never looked at Condos before so I was wondering what types of pitfalls should I look out for? What type of questions should I be ask...
Paul D.
BUSINESS PLAN. Is this a sound strategy?
Hello BP,
I'm 26 I'm starting to plan my first deal. I still live at home with my parents but I have thoughts of getting into real estate. The thought of renting drives me nuts and makes no sense to me. I'm get...
Yulia Kaygorodtseva
Owner Finance deal - good or bad
Hello, I am trying to do my first Owner finance for my house which is already paid off. I was offered 10% down cash, 7.5% interest balloon and five years, and that they want to refinance in 2 years probably. What do y...