I live in the suburbs of Washington, DC and trying to embark on my first real estate investment.  Since I don't have much capital or experience, I wanted to partner with a real estate friend who is willing to contribu...

Hi BP, excited to say I made my first offer as an educated real estate investor today on a Freddie Mac REO property.  I emphasize the "educated" part b/c I made an offer on an investment property 14 months ago...and t...

We all are inspired differently. I'm curious why other people on BP started their financial independence journey. Personally, I sought financial freedom after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad during COVID and realizing that ...

I am considering becoming an agent primarily for accessing MLS and a bit of experience and networking. I dont particularly wish to quit my current occupation (I'm a Merchant Mariner, so I'm gone most of the time anywa...

Greetings,I've been exploring a few different hybrid markets for an out of state investment (considering possibly a turnkey property). So far, I'm deciding between Kansas City and Chicago. From my research:- Kansas Ci...

I'm referring to tenants as the previous owner. There is no lease.
We purchased a foreclosure, gave 3 day notice, then served unlawful detainer. Waited the 5 days with no response from tenant. Received the writ of po...

WSJ:  https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/eviction-phoenix-constable-1...PHOENIX—On a recent afternoon, Rhys Torres crossed a partly shaded courtyard to a white stucco building. He tapped on a door and a woman in a fleece...

Hi all,First, I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributes to this forum. I'm learning tons here and all you fine folk make this a great resource!Now, I'm curious what people think about (minor) negative...

My client, let's call him Paul, was not happy to owe the IRS $100k - the tax penalty of having a successful flipping/wholesaling operation. So, based on his buddy's advice (sounds familiar?), he ordered a cost segrega...