Does anyone have any experience using zero-coupon notes, or notes that don't make principal/ interest payments until maturity, to make acquisitions?

The 50% and 2% are good rules of thumb, but what are your specific criteria in your area(s)? How stringent are your requirements and how often do you reevaluate them?

I'm trying to figure out how specific most invest...

Hey all, I've been investing remotely in NWA for about 13 years.  Currently sitting at 30 units in the area.  So, I finally splurged and became a Pro member, so I can actually use theses forums in the way they are int...

Hi everyone! I have been reading forums nonstop for the last week and I am so glad I found this resource! It has been amazing! Thank you to all of you already! I come here because we have been entertaining jumping int...

Hello BP,I’m a newbie to REI and looking to get started ASAP. I just graduated college last May and rent out an apartment. Essentially, I’m looking to purchase my first property within the next couple of months, rathe...

I'm seeking advice on pursuing a career relating to home loans. The titles of job positions in this area that appeal to me are: processor, auditor, underwriter, closing coordinator, closing facilitator, credit analyst...

As an out of state investor I am dependent on my property manager to update me on status of property. We talk regularly, but that doesn't mean I am always fully aware of any potential deferred maintenance or tenant tr...

Hello BP community. My name is Tanner. I am fairly new to RE investing, currently having no deals under my belt. I live in Corona, CA which isn't the most ideal market to purchase cash flowing properties. Since I am o...

Bought a rental in December 2018, got it for a bargain. Put a roof on it and now Zillow has it estimating at 50k more than what I bought it for, put 25% down plus another 10k for the roof which puts me around 35k tota...

Hey Everyone, I'm really stoked to be under contract on a 3BR 1.5BA single family home in Lake Tahoe, CA and I'm trying to figure out what makes the most sense long-term. What really sold me on the house is a complete...