Robert Capetillo
New User from Seattle but moving to South Texas
Hi all,I grew up the son of a land lord. My father became a land lord out of necessity rather than by design. And I learned how NOT to do just about every job you can think of. 😭For the better part of my youth I loa...
Michael W. McCord
completed my first deal - high end SFR of all things!
Hey BP community,Proud to say I'm no longer a noob. After countless BP podcasts and browsing forums for a few years now, I finally took the plunge and bought my first property! This is intended to be a long term buy a...
Account Closed
Buy now or wait and save?
Right now, I would be able to afford a property that is around 325K or less. I've been looking at a lot of 2br apartments and condos in areas like Malden, Medford, and Swampscott. I need to be accessable to downtown...
Mike Rubin
BRRR in Baltimore! Feedback on numbers- Any holes?
I am hoping to get a few additional eyes on these numbers and get a few other perspectives before pulling the trigger. I have been going back and forth with the bank on a foreclosure in Baltimore city, MD. This proper...
Chris Armstrong
Time to Pull the Trigger Charleston South Carolina
Hello again BP,I am starting out in real estate investing and I have come to my first (of many) crossroads on this path. My question is just because a real estate agent says a property is in the short sale process and...
Eric K.
Single Buy & Hold in San Diego or Multiple Properties Elsewhere?
Hi BP Family, I've been reading through the forums for over 4 months before posting for the first time. I am originally from Chicago, and have been living in sunny San Diego since 2007. The wife and I have been fortun...
Christopher Simons
Starting out - Join me in my journey
I recently decided to diversify my portfolio and explore real estate. My first buy was 'Financial Freedom' by Michael Blank, which introduced me to the concept of multifamily real estate and raising funds. Who knew? I...
David Cha
Newbie in Philadelphia. First post!
Hey everyone, first post and still learning a lot! I recently moved home with my folks in January to start saving for a house and then the world fell apart so, at this point, i'm in full on savings mode and learning a...
Sylvia B.
Pet Peeve
Sale and sell"Sale" is a noun, a thing, NOT an action. You cannot "sale" a house! (Though you can "sail" a boat, but I digress.)"Sell" is a verb, an action. You sell something that is for sale. You NEVER sale somethin...
Sean Connolly
Cash out IRA for REI??
I am 30 years old with 75k in my IRA (not a current employer 401k program). Should I cash out what I can to purchase a multi unit investment property for buy and hold? Thanks.