AnnMarie Bacchus
Are CPA’s necessary before starting out? If not, at what point is a CPA necessary?
I am a newbie RE investor (currently getting approved for a HELOC to fund my first purchase). I read several post that some people recommend having a CPA before out while other say you can wait until you have a few pr...
Frank Dai
Tutorial for buying at foreclosure auctions
I invest in foreclosures in the Monterey Bay region. I have been doing this for 2 years and have had 7 profitable deals.
This is a short tutorial of the process. By the end of this post you'll have...
Bill Gulley
Very Interesting For All BP Investors
It's always interesting some real professionals come to BP. With all the wholesaling questions that are posted on BP, many of those questions might be answered from this link. The most interesting to me is the guru li...
Canesha Edwards
Where’s the Bubble?
Hello everyone- Please keep in mind- that this post is of my opinion only, based on my knowledge of the US economy and real estate markets. Now, this discussion about a bubble and a crash in the real estate market has...
Mario F.
looming real estate downturn prevent u from buying now?
Hello, I've been on the lookout for my first rental property in the los Angeles market. I may have found one in Tarzana which I put an offer down on but after reading a book called How An Economy Grows And Why It Cras...
Bryan Clement
The importance of physical fitness
Hello BP, Recently I've noticed my motivation to do things is declining, and after a serious self-evaluation, I've come to realize that a lot of my lack of motivation has to do with my fitness and eating habits. Does ...
Brian Gibbons
Tips from Brian Gibbons re: Creative Financing (LO and LP)
I have been at another forum writing about "creative financing" at the Creative Financing Forum.Here is the intro:It is the spring and I thought I would give a primer on "creative financing" for the BP community.I wil...
MARK F.
What was cause of High Multifamily Vacancies during 2009
Here is the multifamily vacancy chart from data gathered and reported by the NAHB.
*in case chart doesn't display you can find it here...
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=238&genericContentID=14910...
Jonathan Cevallos
Utilizing my 401k with an old employer
I have a 401k plan with an employer I no longer work for in 3 years. I want to use the funds for my second deal, but I don't want to pay the early withdraw fees, etc. What are my options?I know I can't take a loan out...
Jarrin Benson
Buy home with great equity or invest the $ in cash flow? Regrets?
I'm a bit torn about a primary home purchase and looking for some sage advice. I'm a newer investor and RE broker. The long term goal is to get cash flowing like a madman and then live the life I want, which is really...