Dan Johnson
Out of State Investing
I am a new member from Los Angeles. My wife and I just bought a condo together in West LA, so I do not have much money at this time for investments. Because I am not very liquid at the moment, I am designating a lot ...
David Kuhlke
Out of state investment newbie
Hello,I am going to be investing out of state for my first rental property. What's the best way to go about renovating a property when I can't physically be there? Should I hire a property management company first so ...
Sebastian Villacis M.
PMI and down payment options
Hi BB community,I'm new here and so excited to join this amazing community. My wife and I are 6-7 months out from getting our first investment property. We have a beautiful 9 month old baby girl which makes the house ...
Keith Meyer
Turnkey Investments in 2018
Good Day BP Community,I'm looking to see if I can get some pointers from investors who are planning to be active in investing with Turnkey firms in 2018. These are the main points I'm seeking some guidance on:Has ther...
Caleb Bryant
0-20 units in 12 months
Hello,My name is Caleb Bryant and I have set a goal for myself to acquire 20 units by May 19th, 2018. To do this I am going to have to lay some serious ground work first, so I thought my best strategy is to come to th...
Joshua Biondi
Any advice for tenant screening?
I am a newbie investor that is getting my first taste of property management as well. I purchased a duplex in February with inherited tenants and so far they have worked out well. However, I've recently gotten the opp...
Nick B.
Do C class property only attract C class tenants and what to do about it?
Hello BP!I keep reading on BP and elsewhere that renting to high quality tenants is the most important risk control a landlord can have. There were a few BP blog posts on this topic with the main idea that if you want...
Andrew Lisi
Starting Out w/ Children
My wife and I are seriously considering jumping into real estate, thus being on this website. I've started reading a bit and we're hoping to purchase a multifamily unit here in Chicago as a "house hack." One concern I...
Chris Ross
Delayed Financing/cash out refi lenders for Memphis SFR
Hello, I’m going to be closing on my first SFR investment property soon via an all cash deal. After closing I’d like to do a delayed finance to use the cash for a second property. The property is in Memphis TN. I ...
Loc R.
SD-IRAs: Entrust vs. Equity Trust
Just wanted to get some opinions/experiences on these custodians.
I'm with Equity Trust right now and I am NOT very pleased with their overall company. A lot of their phone agents seem like they just got out of comp...