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I am sitting here and mentally preparing for next month and entering all the rent checks and direct deposits into my poorly designed Excel spreadsheet. I wanted to ask as there must be a better way to keep track of re...
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Good morning! Although I've been listening to BP podcasts for about six months, this is my first time to venture into the forums.I identify as a Real Estate Rookie and Accidental House Flipper. My husband Chris and ...
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I did try to search for this, but maybe didn't use the best terms, so I apologize if this has been hashed out a few times.
I've listened to a podcast (real estate guys) and read some on BP about purchasing Bank Not...
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I made an offer on an REO (bank never responded, so we were planning to resubmit) and then the agent discovered an inspection report that shows evidence of termites.
Has anyone here ever just lowered their offer amou...
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I received an inquiry for a 5-year lease on a renovated SFH. They are asking for a reduce price in exchange for a signed 5-year lease. 1400 a month instead of 1500 a month. I assume if I do the due diligence and ...
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Hi,As a new investor who is just starting out, I don't have a huge amount of capital to get my first project off the ground. I've read about crowdfunding. Has anyone had any experience with this form of investing and ...
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Hey Everyone!So I am on track to close on my first property on November 30th. It will be a house hack 3BR 1.5 Bath, where I plan to live in one room while renting out the other 2. Being in Boston, I think I will be ab...
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This question is more geared towards my fellow Canadian landlords since our laws are different from other countries.
I'm currently in a small town outside of Ottawa Ontario.
When my wife and I took over our rental p...
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All:My good friend (and business partner) and I master leased a college student rental property with an option to buy about 3 years ago. We have 2 years before the expiration of the option. The current cash flow on th...
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This question has three parts:1. How long did it take you to acquire your first property after beginning your education phase? 2. What gave you the confidence to pull the trigger?3. How would you recommend newbies sho...