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If you had to guess, what is the success rate in real estate investing? Success being defined by someone being able to live above average lifestyle strictly based upon their earnings in real estate.I bet its below 5%...
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Let's say you are a brand new investor. You are 40 years old and you have a family. You have $80K in your savings account, and you decide you want to invest in real estate.
Knowing what you know now, what would you...
Why can't a find a job?
Yes. Real Estate Investing is something I am getting into, but I need more money.
I've looked on Linkedin and Indeed. I got many interviews, but nothing worked out.
I reached out to recru...
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I have been on BP for a little while now and I have not come across anyone financing the way I have or maybe I just haven't recognized it.
To start I bought my current home I live in for 110k. I'm a DIYer and fixed...
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Howdy Folks!I'm new to the BP community and I'm excited to be here! I'm a real estate fanatic. But now that I'm middle-aged (40), I'd like to simplify life. San Francisco has had a great rocket ship like run and I'm ...
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Hi BP family, would anyone have recommendations on the best way to find offmarket syndication opportunities with GPs/operators that have great track records? I'm avoiding deals provided through platforms like FundRise...
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What is everyone preference regarding having the option to own a handful of properties out right verses having a much larger portfolio with the debt that comes with it? Or do some people opt for a mix of both?I assume...
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I live in Denver and 3-4 bd homes cost from $380-550. For my first property that I would like to house hack, I am looking to purchase a move-in ready home for $480 and rent out 3 out of 4 bd rooms. I’m expecting a tot...
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Hi all,
I'm purchasing an investment property (residential rental duplex) and I'm wondering what the best legal entity to hold it in would be.
Purchase price: $479,000
Monthly cash flow: $1,500
Income will be ke...
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Hello everyone! Before I start, I'd like to say thanks to the BP crew and the tremendous community you've built here! Honestly, the last 4-weeks on the site has been nothing short of life changing...
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