RE investors usually put down what 10-25% and finance the rest when purchasing real estate.Why not do the same in a REIT (or two)? There are some paying dividends of 10%+ right now.Do you make a higher % than that on ...

I do a lot if traveling between NY and NC. Because of that i am looking into turnkey properties in other states. I figure if i wont be managing them it really dont matter how far I invest. My question is what websites...

Hey BP,I have been making tons of phone calls with local banks, over 15 now and have yet to run into someone that is lending non-conventional residential non-owner occupied "portfolio loans".  I did run into a guy tha...

Unicorns, Sasquatch, Centaurs, Bulk REO Deals . . . they all seem to be mythical creatures.

I've started this discussion because I'm pretty convinced that we will be terminating the BP Bulk REO forum and will require...

Hey guys, just wanted to get some advice on my situation.  I have been in RE for a few years and have done everything in excel and turbotax so far.  My lawyer convinced me to get a couple LLCs and start them for the n...

Hey everyone! After listening to BP and other finance/real estate podcasts, I finally decided to get myself in gear and get active on here. I am currently looking to buy my first house in Colorado Springs, CO where I ...

Hello All,SUPER excited that I am buying my first duplex in Owensboro, KY and have a few questions. First off, here are the numbers on the property:Purchase Price: $76,500Projected (Past) Rent total: $1125Neighborhood...

A couple weeks back I read The Richest Man In Babylon by George Clason, and I have to say it was an excellent book. It has become one of my favorite books about money management.

It doesn't necessarily communicate a...

Hello,
I'm from San Jose, CA and am interested in finding long term buy and hold SFH rental properties. I'm new to all this, so maybe this isn't the right strategy, but I'm not looking for multi-family or a lot of ca...

What are some good books you would recommend to a new wholesale real estate investor?  My wife and I want to beef up our knowledge.