David Chance
Self Directed IRA - checkbook control or not?
Looking to see what type of SDIrA others who invest in notes are using --> checkbook or custodian. I don't like all of the custodian fees, but I think it is safer (with regards to the IRS) than the checkbook.I'm ...
Account Closed
Seller says they meant to counter but executed our offer!?!
Hello everybody, We were able to find a great property listed through the MLS and being offered through an estate. Rehab costs along with our offer appear like it will put us in a great position to execute the BRRRR...
Corey Dutton
A Feeding Frenzy Between Cash Investors and First-Time Home Buyers?
In the 4th quarter of 2011, I’ll bet you can guess which States had the highest percentage of foreclosure sales. Ok, now close your eyes and guess. Ok, now open your eyes and keep reading to see if you’re right…
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Donald Francis Reese Jr.
Need advice one tenant situation
I recently fired renter's warehouse as my PM company and when they finally turned over all of the documents i requested I found a host of things missing. My mistake early on was not double checking behind the PM compa...
Maxwell Lewis
Massachusetts
I am interested and semi educated in the field of real estate. I'm looking for help and advice in making my initial investment. I've read several books and I'm currently taking adult education classes at Boston Univer...
Aaron Williams
Bought a house - the city won't let me use it for STR
I bought a house in a small college town with a severe lack of hotel capacity. I planned on using the house from time to time myself, then letting friends and family use it for free, and then renting it as an STR when...
Garrett M.
Hi! Newbie excited to begin investing in Philadelphia, PA
I'm excited to be a part of the BP crew! Thanks to Josh and the BP membership for making this such a great resource for those who want to educate themselves about REI.Since I was a kid, I have always been fascinated b...
Jim Sestito
New Investor From Massachusetts.
Hello Everyone,New blood here by way of Foxboro, Massachusetts (Go Pats). I first grew interest in real estate back in college (PSU, New Hampshire class of 10’ ). I remember handing my landlord $2,600 cash per semes...
Naomi Pinger
Newbie from Olympia, WA
Hello BP, What an awesome place! My name is Naomi Pinger. I am a newbie from Washington State. I am a licensed RE Broker/Agent with access to most of the sites that push RE. My home office is located in Olympia, WA ...
Peter Fokas
Real Estate Professional - how to achieve 750 hours?
How many properties does a person need to hold to justificy 750 hours? For example if you own a two family house and rent both units it would be hard to justify that you worked 750 hours to maintain this. IRS does not...