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Hey BP!I am a proud Texan that hails from Dallas but somehow ended up in Chicago! Why would someone voluntarily leave the promise land, one might ask? The answer is I left for a new experience (and to further my busin...
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Hello! I am Dan Pendon and living in Chicago, IL. Currently working in corporate with a solid career so far but I have had the entrepreneurial bug ever since graduate school. Real estate has attracted me for its flexi...
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Would anyone want to share how they found/stumbled upon their niche in REI? I would like to hear your stories and what it took to adjust or pivot from your initial real estate investing plan if any.
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Hi everyone,I am currently under contract on my first flip property. The work on the property is not terribly extensive and should be completed in 2-3 weeks. I'm wondering if it still makes sense to put this propert...
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I have a Condo that I will be trying to do a 1031 Exchange with in the near future. The details of the next purchase are still a little murky but there is a 15 unit apartment complex that I may have a chance to buy. ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $675,000
Cash invested: $15,000
Sale price: $750,000
Luxury finishes, partnered with my uncle.
What m...
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Do I need to first create a business entity before getting started?
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Hey everybody,
My name is Maurice but I go by Reece. I’m 31 years old. I was born and raised in Kansas City and it's where I currently reside. I'm married with two kids. When I'm not spending time with my family, I e...
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Hello I am new to investing in real estate in Chicago land area and am interested in mostly Section 8 housing so I was wondering what is easier to fill up, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, or 3 bedroom. I am looking for more sen...
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Hello All, new to the BP community. Also a new real estate agent in the Atlanta area. Im currently trying to decide which brokerage to join. Any thoughts on agency here in Atlanta that would be great for a new agent? ...