Chris Duzan
How far away should I look?
I am currently living and going to school in Columbia, SC. I am looking for a single-family home or a duplex with positive cashflow for my first property. Something I can buy and hold. Once I get the hang of it I w...
Nathan Bahr
Diy Pex Installation in Small Single Family House
Hi allI've very recently purchased my first rental property. It is a small 5 bedroom single family house located in Minnesota. The house was actually built in 1870, but is in very good condition. One thing I'm worr...
Brianne H.
Someone local to manage a long distance BRRRR - does that exist?
Hello all, I'm from AB Canada and looking to do long distance BRRRRs in the US. (I've done 4 local flips/developments.) I'm not married to a particular market yet, though I'm looking at Midwest or Southern states that...
Elias Kaplan
New to RE, NYC based looking to start in NY and/or Florida
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to get a sense of where I should start my RE investing career. I'm interested in New York due to my proximity, and Florida since I have family and a few friends that live in the Miami and Fo...
Sienna Parker
Invest in 401k or save as cash?
Hello everyone! Amidst these uncertain times I’m assessing my savings and investment plan and strategy. I joined the workforce almost two years ago at a company that does 401k matching 50¢ to every $1 up to the federa...
Amen R.
What to do with my first REI with 50k
Greetings BP Family,I am new to REI.I am 29 years old, I will begin with that I am blessed to have a solid career earning 110k annually. I am not looking to change my career. I was also lucky enough to have bought my ...
Sean Cavanaugh
Bank of America didn't approve us for refi!!!!
Evening professionalsNeed some answers! I purchaced a primary residence on 2004 at the high of bubble for 385,000 in RI. We put down 80,000 down payment and financed 305,000. 2 yrs later we got a 2nd mortgage out arou...
Jason L.
How do I know whether my quality tenant is being taken care of by my PM?
Let's assume:1) I have a quality tenant who pays rent on time2) PM responds promptly to my emails/calls3) I live far from property so cannot drive by for first-hand look at property myself4) I do not gather feedback d...
Cheryl C.
Predictions on the next RE "Cycle"?
Having been around since the very early 80's, I've seen a few real estate cycles. I'll freely admit that I did not foresee the extent of the recent collapse. I saw a decline/correction coming, beginning in 2003 - wh...
Mark Freeman
Self directed IRA LLC
New to the forum and until last week-end had never heard of Self-Directed IRA. That being said, here's my story:A friend and I both have kids attending college in the fall. We've decided that we would save some money ...