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BackgroundIn 2010 I bought a bank owned 3 bed 2.5 bath single family property using an FHA loan which required a 5% down payment. The purchase price was $73K so this equated to approximately $3,700 out of pocket. Dur...
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Most advice on BP and all other investor groups focuses on individual experience, anecdotal knowledge, and common wisdom. These things are great, and I have the utmost gratitude for all those who share.
Nonetheless,...
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I see a lot of posts on BP about consulting, referring leads off to try to collect fees from agents when the parties are unlicensed.
Every place I know it is against the law. I can't speak on other states but...
This is not a guide to how to prevent an eviction in coronavirus America. It is our story regarding a close call with some bad tenants. Our FIRST tenants actually. And here it goes!
This article outlines the experie...
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I went to Than Merrill’s real estate seminar. I was wondering if someone could tell me if those 3 day classes are a waste of time or should I pay and take the class.
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Do any investors in the Austin area invest primarily out of state? Finding deals in Austin seems to be extremely difficult and even though I know of people that have success in DFW and SA I'm still interesting in disc...
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Brand new to real estate investing.
I’m looking for advice on the best way to finance a project.
My friend has done 3 of these so far, and I am planning to join him on the next one with hopes of expanding the busine...
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Hello, Currently my partners and I have SFHs, duplexes and fourplexes. We have be researching going to more to maybe 8-16 units properties (the largest in our area for the most part) OR investing in other peoples deal...
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I get solicitations from companies offering to legally reduce my credit card debt and get the credit card companies to accept a lesser amount as payoff. Supposed to be entirely legal. What are the criteria for doing t...
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Hey guys, hope all is well and everyone is making great deals. Right now I am trying to practice deals analyzing since I'm trying to wholesale, I'd like to be able to make sure I'm offering great deals. My performance...