Neal Hassel
Analyzing a pitch for partnership!
Hello BP Community! A longtime friend of mine just bought his second residence; his first house is a rowhome and if he were to sell it right now he would have to take a loss. He wants to rent it out until it is a good...
Vince Impellizzeri
24yrs old, 20k to invest, what would you do?
Hi folks! I'm just getting into this real estate investing thing, and I'm looking for advice. I live in suburban Grand Rapids, MI. I work two jobs for a total of about 50 hours a week. My wife and I are in a stable fi...
Sean Casey
Getting funded for my first deal
I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide twice now and a couple well known and talked about real estate books from Barnes n Noble. I feel like I've learned a lot in a short amount of time. I have all the confidence in...
Max Tedford
Getting Started in DC with $100k
I'm a relatively new RE investor that's looking to up my game. I've owned one rental property in DC previously that performed okay for me, but not great, and I think I can do better going forward (mainly thanks to thi...
Darnell Pierce
How much should I save before purchasing my first rental?
Hello all, I’m an aspiring real estate investor in the DMV area looking to purchase my first rental. I’ll be using my VA loan to finance this property. I spoke to a lender and was pre-approved for 300k which I plan to...
Leon Lee
danger of buy and hold in a downturn market
Hi, BPersI have a question on dealing with economy downturn for a long time and would like to pick the brains from experienced investors here (i.e., they experienced 2008 financial crisis themselves).I heard many horr...
Jacob Elliott
Thinking about getting into Real Estate...
Hi All,
Wife and I are thinking about getting into Real Estate to help diversify our holdings.
For those successful real estate investors... If you were just getting started... How much money would you need or w...
Laurie Snyder
Structuring a Parnership with Family
Getting ready to purchase a deal with family and looking for some advice on structuring. Property would be a short term rental/event venue with historic significance to the community and a great location. One family...
Account Closed
Should I sell my main home?
Here’s the skinny:I own a home with a 15yr mortgage 3.25% rate with monthly payments of $2100. I still owe $200k on the home but could potentially sell for nearly $400k, but at the very least $350k. I would need to sp...
Craig Herman
Buying house from father
Hello,I live in PA and I am able to purchase a duplex from my father for what is left on the loan. (70k) worth about 250k. He is 76 yrs old and a smoker otherwise in good health. What would be the best way to purch...