I'm looking into PMs for a new area that I'm investing in from long distance. I've never used a PM before, so I wanted to compare notes with other investors who have used one. For instance, one PM I spoke to has the f...

A few years ago I converted a few 401K's into one self-directed/checkbook IRA.  I setup an LLC that facilitates the financial transactions on behalf of the IRA.I recently purchased a vacation rental via the LLC, from ...

The SCARLETT Method
     I’ll start off this essay with a quick disclaimer, I in no way, created the idea of renting out homes by the room. All I did was formulate an acronym and implemented a few practices to keep...

Hi BP community,I recently turned 40 and my mid-life crisis seems to be manifesting as a desire to start investing in real estate. I have no prior experience in this arena, other than buying my house 6 years ago. For ...

Hey BP!
I would like to put together a formal and professional email to send to my tenants as a point of guidance and support to them and also give show them resources they have regarding COVID19. I want to communica...

Hi all. Newbie investor here. The only property I own right now is the one I live in, a condo in Somerville, MA. I've been doing a lot of reading and meditating on where the next opportunity will be coming out of wher...

     I have read a lot of threads about whether or not we are in a bubble that is about to burst or maybe we are due for a correction.  There are many different opinions but I would like to ask some of you for your me...

Does anyone else here have issues with their personality type holding them back from being a successful RE investor? I am really struggling here and would appreciate any insight.
According to Myers-Briggs, I am an IN...

Hello, this is my first post, i've come across an opportunity to be a commercial real estate agent and want to field opinions.

I am a recent college grad, with a good job at a local bank. I am taking real estate lice...

Hello BP, I'm a new investor here looking for your advice.Ive just recently started the purchase process on not just one but two of my first investment properties! Two duplexes. The properties are 1 1/2 hours from me ...