Ghenia Flewellyn
Closing on #5 on Friday...First SFH. Is this really happening?
Hey guys. I'm new to BP and I'm so thankful for all of the insight each of you provide. I also thank God for his continued guidance in my life. I'm closing on my 5th property on friday. SFH. 65,000. Cash purchase. Ren...
Nick L.
The grim reality of the 2% rule
A lot of people here are attracted to the idea of buying Class D properties in rust-belt cities like Milwaukee. The math seems so obvious... buy a cheap duplex for a pittance, rent it out for 2% or even 3% of the purc...
Justin Koopmans
New Buy and Holder from Provo, UT
Hello! My name is Justin, and just wanted to introduce myself!I'm a graduating college student (this week! WHOA!) and I love all things film, literature, and real estate :).. I haven't done my first deal yet, but my d...
Rebecca Carroll
Newbie investor, owner occupied
Hi everyone,My name is Rebecca Carroll and my husband and I are new to the real estate investing thing. We've been learning and reading and listening to podcasts for the last 3-4 months, and I've finally found the pro...
Hilary Hageman
Home Equity Loan as Down Payment?
Is it foolish to use a Home Equity Line of Credit as a down payment on an investment property? We have our primary residence payed off and have been approved for a line of credit on the house at 5.25% for 10 years. ...
Kao Vue
Beginner with another beginner investor
Hi!I have a neighbor/friend who is willing to come up half hard money and I am on the other hand will have to come up half. I am just got into real estate bussiness and still need to do a lot of homework about it. H...
Kim Hopkins
Using a Virtual Assistant for Bookkeeping, Expenses and What Else
Hi!
We are overwhelmed trying to manage our current real estate portfolio and in the process of another acquisition. I have two questions:
1) Does anyone recommend using a particular virtual assistant company like ...
Melanie Pray
Investing Solo vs. Partnering with Friend
Hello! My husband and I are looking to buy our first rental property this year in Baltimore, MD. We have an out-of-state friend with a lot of cash who wants to invest with us, but we wanted to get some fellow real est...
Jose Jusino
New Member - New York/New Jersey
Hi BP!My name is Jose Jusino and I've been a fan of this site for quite some time now. I've been lurking here and there for the last few months (maybe years?) and trying to learn but I've never put it into action. Try...
Baptiste P.
Should I sell or keep my 1st "sentimental" House
Hi everyone,as shared in my first post here, I built a house back in France 4 years ago, total cost 250k€, today it would sell about the same price, excluding agency fees and taxes. Reason for buying the house initial...