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Is it smart? Is it high risk? Will you go bankrupt? Is staying with your 401k's and mutual funds the best way to retire?
The reason why I bring up these questions is I had a big discussion with my father in l...
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Hi everyone, I started investing in Cleveland about a year and a half ago and have acquired 6 LTRs (SFH and MFH) using mainly the BRRRR method in C areas. I've done fairly big renovations where in most cases, Im repla...
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I work with several Investors who are out of state and out of country. I just wanted some insight from other investors as to how they choose the areas outside of their own.
How far out do you go from your current are...
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Hi all,Anyone have thoughts on the Capitol Heights, MD neighborhood? I'm headed there to view a rowhouse this weekend. What type of neighborhood would you consider it? B or C?Thanks,Alex
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Thinking of purchasing duplex(es) in terrific Dallas area. Looking for appreciation, have long term outlook. These units are new with 1 year builder's warranty. $240K per duplex. Annual gross scheduled rent is $28...
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I created this thread from questions and answers via PM from another BP member to me and thought it was good stuff for all to read, so here it goes:
This first question stems from another post which can be found here...
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I’m a dad with a non-working wife and a son. Not much more to add.I’m working as an SEO and another job, and I want to become an investor. How did you get started with investing?
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Dear all,I am new to real estate rental investment and looking to purchase my first rental property as a source of passive income. I reside in Santa Rosa, CA and property prices are way too expensive, as such looking ...
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Hi guys! I need your help, please. I have a call in 30 minutes with a flooring vendor that installed some LVT (luxury vinyl tile that looks like hardwood but is cheaper) at my rental property.
It’s a completely diff...
Last Thursday, my wife and I closed on an off-market, owner-financed, six property portfolio to bring our total number of investment properties to 10 single family residences. Our very first investment property close...