Matt R.
California is now 6th largest economy growing at 4%
I see many in California and new on BP stuck in mindset that they should not invest in Cali. That might be the stupidest idea of all time. There are good opportunities all over no doubt and some are better than others...
Tim Lyons
Is Section 8 really that bad?
I've been thinking about renting to section 8 tenants because from what I understand you can buy cheaper properties that aren't glamourous, and a portion of the rent is guaranteed via a government check. The cons, of ...
Account Closed
Help: Acquisition Slump
I’ve been flipping/developing for 6 years in the Minneapolis area. However, I’m currently in the midst of the biggest acquisition slump of my career. I’ve always been diligent with my mailings, but in this (unsustai...
Sebastian Gast
What is truly owner occupancy?
Not sure if this is an innovative strategy or just illegal but I would like some input. I have a friend who bought several rentals ALL with primary occupant loans (3.5-5% down). What he does is include utilities ...
Lois Stern
Seller requested 30 day close, mortgage company may/may not be able to accommodate
I have a contract on a house. Buyer asked for 30 days. Being my first contract, I did not know that I had to ask the lender if this was possible - so I said yes. Mortgage Co said they are trying to speed it along [...
Preston Schwartz
Are Real Estate Agents a Thing of the Past? (For Renting)
Hi All,This is my first post on here but I have been entrenched in real estate research and analysis for quite some time now. There is one question that I have been grappling with for awhile now that I would love to g...
Felipe Soto
Self Into with a question
Hi ALL! Just wanted to do a quick intro with a question for anyone knowledgeable in the difference between both. First of all, I’m happy to have individuals to speak with similar interest.
I'm new at Multi-family, ye...
Craig P.
Negative energy at home
So, I'm just starting out so i have done approximately zero deals. This is something I want to do and can see a better future for myself and family. What do you do if your spouse doesn't share the same vision? M...
John Schofield
Best Way To Start In a High-Cost Location
I've got a decent sum of money that I'd like to deploy into real estate. I've been listening to the BP Podcast and reading real estate books for a while, but I'm having a hard time figuring out what direction to go. H...
Jackson Long
Is hard money a myth?
So we hit a snag on our last round of financing and are looking to buy some time and comfort with a hard money loan. I am making calls and having conversations and these pretty much feel like regular loans but with c...