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I've never used a hard money lender before, but with my first long-distance investment, I thought I'd give it a test drive. A little background: I am a developer, spec home builder, and occasional rehabber. Through a ...
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First of all I am new to this site and and would like to thank whoever made such a great place to get information and network. I am 21 yrs old, live in Charlotte, NC, and am looking to start out whole selling. I have ...
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I recently listened to the @davevanhorn podcast and the notion of note buying is really intriguing to me. I was curious about a specific strategy that popped into my brain while listening. Does this make any sense? ...
I've been considering a couple of options: house-hacking and turnkey properties.I've been really turned onto the idea of turnkey investing after hearing the podcast with Engelo Rumora, and I'm interested in his compan...
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So ... I've got a gripe and a question for you agents specializing in a particular area of real estate.The short story/direct questionIf you're an agent with niche knowledge that sets you apart from other agents, how ...
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Hi,we just purchased a SFH in Austin that is only a few years old, however, has builder grade brown carpet that is generally OK once cleaned but thinking I want to replace all the carpet with good quality laminate now...
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Bad advice = If you ever find yourself in prison, go up to the biggest guy and punch him square in the face! Good advice = If you're looking to work with an investor agent call up the biggest brokers in the town, usua...
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when I look back if I had taken my chips off the table in 06 to 07.. I would have basically been able to ride the Melt down with ease.Our cash flow ( supposedly properties ) tanked. hope all of you who think cash fl...
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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 ...
I have been looking into diversifying into some passive income from real estate. I have $120k in company stock which I liquidated this year since the stock is trading at all time highs and next year isn't looking goo...