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Hi BP,First-time investor, new to BP.I've been searching for a Duplex/Triplex to be my first RE investment in Los Angeles. My plan is to purchase as Owner-Occupant (FHA), rehab and add the max number of ADUs, bring re...
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Hello everyone! I am Leo Peralta from San Diego, CA that is a full-time software engineer. I am very interested in exploring the real estate investing world. I did just buy my own home, but now want rental properties....
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Wow! August came and went so fast this year and homes are selling quicker than ever! Lets look at the numbers and decipher what exactly is happening in the market.
Amidst the approaching labor day, and unofficial end...
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I live in San Jose CA and have been working with my CPA for the last 8 years and he's been great in handling the W2, capital gains, etc. However, since last 3 years I've grown my real estate portfolio and have realize...
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Good afternoon ya'll - Still narrowing in on a region to focus on, but leaning towards N/NE coast (Carolina, Rio Grande, Fajardo, Luquillo, Ceiba) given the volume of properties compared to other areas; I'm also becom...
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This program is everywhere, it is the talk of the town on social media, with lenders, agents, clients, loan officers, heck everyone is talking about this program. From the surface it seems great but now that the prog...
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Hello everyone I am looking for some insight on a few questions.! Heres some background information. I am looking to buy my first investment property in PA for about 60-80k after closing costs. I have a decent cred...
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Hello all,I am new to the real estate world and looking to start a business locally. My wife and I are young with a baby and don't have enough money to start buying real estate on a personal level. Is it possible to s...
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Staying true to my 2017 goals, I WILL FLIP 2 PROPERTIES IN 2017.. So far, I am under contract for my first flip and have run into some issues, and wanted input from BP family. I have a nice rambler under contract f...
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Investment risk can be defined as the probability or likelihood of occurrence of losses relative to the expected return on any particular investment. Stating simply, it is a measure of the level of uncertainty of achi...