James Bowerman
First Investment Property Under Contract in Maryland
After several months of preparation and searching I've finally got my first property under contract. My goal is to rehab and flip the property within 3 months. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Here are the p...
Ken Rishel
A Must Read by Frank Rolfe
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Frank Rolfe:The PBS News Hour recently ran a segment titled "Bad Bargain? Manufactured Homeowners Feel the Financial Strain", as a par...
Ethan S.
How old were you when you got started in real estate investing and how did you get started?
I'm new here and I wanted to hear some stories about how people got into real estate investing. How old were you when you got started in real estate investing? How did you get started?
Skylar Vincent
No Job with 90K? Office Then Helicopter or Straight to Helicopter
Hi BPers!!!I've got a question and I thank each and everyone of you for your response. You ROCK!I'm in between jobs (a.k.a not employed) and I'm hoping I don't have to go back to the office life.I have 90K to use for ...
Derrick Snearl
Programmer/Analyst (Los Angeles,Ca)
I'm a Programmer/Analyst (working in Los Angeles) who will be retiring in October of 2018. I own a duplex that I've had for over 20 years - it cash flows very well. My dad basically required each of my sibilings to o...
Rebecca Winslow
Hello from Baltimore!
Hi All, I decided to check out the BP site after reading one of their books. Needless to say I am thrilled with what I have found here, and I have only scratched the surface! I am looking forward to learning even mo...
Matt Markel
Potential flip, worried about bad timing & surrounding REO homes
So I am looking into a 3b 1.5 ba 1500 sq ft with 2 car attached garage. This would be my first flip, but newer REO home, built in 2004. Fair condition, needs AC, updating in kitchen. clean up and landscaping. Asking...
Taylor Pariseau
"When I started, I wish I knew this"
Hi All,I am looking to learn from your mistakes / shortcomings! Please respond with something you wish you knew when you started your REI adventures which caused you major headaches later.Thank you!
Ron S.
Just closed on my first SFH!
Hey everyone!I just purchased my first rental property and wanted to share my story.I started getting interested in real estate about two years ago and invested in a couple REITs. A little over a year ago, I was invi...
Yong Park
Newbie: What? Diabetes? Me? Time for some changes.
Hello all, and thank you for taking the time to read my very first post.I am 51 years old living in Seal Beach California. I am an interventional radiologist, and work way too much. I recently got some blood work d...