Clearly I have a lot to learn after this experience...Need your advice for the immediate.4 college kids, lease started June 1st. Received one month security, the rest is 'coming when student loans are processed' ~Se...
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Hey everyone hope you are doing well during this time. As a beginner I been reading books, watching podcast on YouTube. I am just wondering what skill I should learn as I am starting out. What has helped you guys out ...
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Hi BP!I have only used hard money 1 time, and don’t remember the specifics of what their requirements were of my personal finances, if any.I’m curious, how many hard money loans could I take out at a time? For instanc...
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I'm currently in the Army and will get out in 2020 and looking to invest. I'm able to move anywhere in the country and trying to save up 100k before I get out.My question is where should I start my investing career....
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OK...this is NOT just because I am a sucker for time travel stories BUT...this forum thread will hopefully HELP both beginner and experienced investors alike. How? By openly sharing the mistakes that each of us have m...
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Hello all - I've been reading the BP forums & books, listening to the podcasts and watching YouTube videos on REI for the past few months now and decided that 2020 will be the year that I stop being nervous and ta...
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I have been living in NYC since 2006 when I came to US. All this time my plan was to start a business and invest profits in real estate. This year I have closed my first business with some financial loss, but educatio...
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Hello, Folks,I'm looking for others interested in starting up a Joliet-area REIA.Most of the known groups meet up in the western suburbs - Lombard, Elmhurst, Villa Park, even as far out as Crystal Lake. That's a might...
Hello, I'm new in the forum, want to start investing in Real Estate. I have a question on what would be the best approach to invest. We have a big house in a growing area in Orlando, FL. Paying out mortgage is not th...
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So the big question for a lot of newer investors and some experienced investors is how to make sure you keep a good contractor as well as your investment and personal interests safe? Well, there are a few different wa...