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My wife and I purchased our first rental in August of last year, and suffice it to say this has been quite the learning experience with many newbie investor mistakes made along the way. Right now we are dealing wit...
Hey BP! I am a very new investor. I just closed on one investment property and have my eyes set on a second one. I have a question about using a HELOC to make it possible to work on this second deal. I am thinking abo...
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Every article you read about real estate investing trends makes some mention to emerging technology and its potential impact for REI. So my question for the BP community is this. If there was ONE app every real esta...
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Real Life of a Private Lender - Business Update Week #1Alright BP Nation, as promised, I am giving you guys a peek into what happens in the week of a private lender. By doing this, my hope is that:1. You will understa...
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I went for my first two BRRRR deals at the same time this summer and everything went great. I got tenants in both properties and they turned out beautifully. Both homes were purchased and rehabbed with cash. Today, I ...
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Im trying to buy a house with my boyfriend, I have a job and will qualify for the loan but i do not have enough downpayment. He will provide the rest of the down payment. We are doing it as a 50/50 deal.
1. I am get...
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I'm a landlord pondering electronic rent payment... I love automation in business and this seems to be a no-brainer but I understand many landlords have not adopted it. There are lots of options, so it's a littl...
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I have always looked for 15 year in the past but am wondering who here primarily does 30 years?Obviously, they'll cash flow better, but you pay a ton more in interest on the backend. My whole thing in real estate has ...
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Finally got my headshot uploaded so I no longer have to lurk around the forums! XDWhat are your thoughts on Starting Small (Cashflow) vs Going Big (Equity)?Since I will invest in the Augusta, GA, I'm trying to figure ...