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Hey BP,I'm new to real estate investing and BP, but excited and ready to learn! As I've started researching and reading the beginner's guide, podcasts, blog posts, learning from mentors, etc. I find myself torn on ho...
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Hello BP Community,(Not really a new member intro) Last week I finally made the leap to quit my full time engineering job and become a full time real estate investor in the Lexington Kentucky area. Right out of colleg...
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I was wondering is it better to hire a property management company or should I do it myself? How do you find good companies? What questions should I ask, and what things should I look out for? Do you know any great p...
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Hi all! Glad to join BP. I listen to the podcast often and have studied up a bit. Now I'm looking to build up a team and fine tune my knowledge so I can get in the game and start acquiring property and building a po...
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What's up BP family,I'm currently facing some tough decisions. My original plan to get started in real estate investing was to move out of California, and house-hack a MF property in San Antonio, TX. Unfortunately aft...
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The Golf Course Villa is almost ready to make us some money, finally. It’s paid for & we don’t want a heloc because we don’t plan on buying anymore properties. We feel that this property, in this area close to the...
Hi,I have been researching STR rental markets and regulations in my area and I am struggling with ways to enter a market with such stringent regulations. For example, I’d love to do a new build in New Buffalo near Lak...
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Looking to get a couple buy and holds in MI
What are some things I should be aware of?
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So quick back story, I started investing in 2016 (or was it 2015?) and things have gone well as it has for most people. I was able to quit my job in 2020. I should also mention that I have a partner for most of the pr...
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Hey friends,I'm a new investor, just bought my first property (a duplex) that I intend on holding for rental income (currently living in one unit). My problem is now, I want to really narrow down and focus on a niche/...