Ben Bartels
Why is real estate a better investment?
I feel silly asking this question, but my wife and I have been struggling to compare our investment options. Obviously, BP forums/podcasts/blogs/etc. indicate that real estate is a good way to go. It sounds like a 15%...
Robert Clement
Received Rent Payment right after filing eviction
So after some back and forward trying to get part of Oct and November rents, we decided to evict them on Friday, and just after we filed the eviction we received the rent, but we still have not received late fees ($10...
Wayne Terry
Worth It To Use Hard Money Lender Starting Out?
Hello All,
I am looking to start investing relatively soon. I've done tons of research on investing via books, blogs and websites like biggerpockets. Now that that I know how I want to invest, the next question is wh...
Kate Zieverink McMinn
"I own 164859948 Doors"
If I own a duplex by myself, a 4 family with a partner, and a 12 unit syndication with 3 other people...
Do I own 18 doors?
Do I own 7 doors (2 + 2 + 3)?
Obviously ownership isn't split up this simply or evenly...
Cody Smith
When should I worry about asset protection?
Hello BP community! I was given some new advice yesterday that I'm not sure how to take. I spoke to a financial advisor for the first time, and throughout our broad conversation, one of the main points he hit on was m...
Brian Kittner
Market Analysis - Are There Buyers in an Area?
Hi All,I'm working my way through "The Book on Flipping Houses" by J Scott, and am currently working to identify a prospective farming area.When trying to gauge whether there are buyers in an area, J suggests that at ...
Nancy DeSocio
Application Fees - advice on how to process them
Hi All,I have my first showing tomorrow for a vacant apartment, and it's a group showing. My question is with regards to application fees. If I get a bunch of people who apply (fingers crossed!), I assume some might...
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low balling
For a typical lowball offer on a property that you fancy that is getting no bites how low do you start? I know many factors and specifics have to be determined on an individual basis and that they can destroy the meri...
Cosette Trantow
Able to leverage 100%, but should I?
Hello everyone! I hope y'all are enjoying your day. I would like some advice. I am able to get a VA loan and buy a house with no money down. I was originally thinking about using an FHA loan so as only put 4% down, bu...
Ben Scarborough
Hard Money vs Private Money?
Curious the difference between hard money vs private money lenders? Could someone please explain to me and let me know the pros and cons of each?Thank You!Ben Scarborough