Hi! I'm pretty new to the forums, so I thought I'd introduce myself and see what happens. My names JT Marting, and I've been interested in F.I.R.E. community for a few years now. After spending a year or so learning h...

Looking to buy your first investment property but just can't seem to make the leap?  What's holding you back?  What do you need answers to that will get you off the bench and onto the field?  I was in your position 10...

I am building a luxury STR in the mountains outside of Denver between Nederland and Black Hawk. It's a unique modern designed home build out of shipping containers by a modular builder called Honomobo. It's at a beaut...

I have been kicking the can down the road for 10+ years with REI and have never pulled the trigger.  I think that is going to change though. Recently, I sat down and wrote out all my dreams and goals and what the pric...

Hello fellow BP'ers,I have a friend who is starting his retirement but is anxious about no longer "getting a paycheck". The issue is psychological, not financial. He's been financially fortunate working in high tech, ...

I’m heading to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge/ Sevierville area next week and am going to look at short term rentals while I’m there. I’ve listened to Avery Carl and reached out to a realtor with the Short Term Shop to s...

The market here in Rhode Island is very hot but VERY overpriced with little room for ROI.  I am starting to consider investing in out-of- state real estate.  Where are the best up and coming markets?  I finally realiz...

Are You Really A Twenty First Century Investor?


Real Estate Investors that educate themselves about CURRENT MARKET TRENDS will reap huge returns NOW!!! Information concerning NEW TRENDS in financial resources will...

So I have inherited a 2/1 condo (not taxed at all) and own a house otherwise (the house is in a marginal area, great for a rental, we want out). My equity on the condo will be ~80k net if sold. Now, there is work to b...

Hi all..

I’m a newbie from Santa Cruz, CA!

A few months ago I realized that my retirement plans (stock, 401k, etc) would have me working for far longer than I’d like to. I had always been interested in ...