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So I purchased a condo that I was going to live in flip. I did all the renovations and turned out great even after a few hiccups and came in on budget ($40k). But the hoa voted and passed special assessments to upgr...
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Does anyone do their own accounting? I'm trying to set up "asset" reserve accounts for Vacancy, repair & maintenance, and cap ex. how do you do this or are you accruing your expenses? How do you save for the expen...
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Has anyone used the "real wealth network" to buy any properties? I have listened to a few of her podcast and it sound pretty good. Has anyone had any dealing with her? and if so can you let me know. Thank you in ad...
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We are trying to find the way to reduce our family expenses and start saving for real estate investing. The biggest expense for us is insurance. What do you think, would it be smart to stop spending about $300 per mon...
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My “why” for started in this business is to financially support my daughter college tuition, room and board plus books and other expenses associate with college. Later expands to annual cruise travels and vacation hou...
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Rent to Own is great for newbie investors. Here are the reasons why:1. With rent to own, you can buy a property at closer to market value and still make money. The problem in a hot market is that getting good deals is...
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Seller in Columbus OH refuses to return $1000 earnest deposit to Buyer despite cancelled contract and demands $500 before returning the deposit. Seller wont sign mutual release claiming they were not given time to rem...
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Public Service Announcement I was scammed by a company called Xplicit Home Loan they offered me a loan of $280K for an investment property I was looking into. They claimed to be a private money lender. After sending t...
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Hello BP Investors! I have been in this crazy market since last summer seeking my first multifamily to house hack in the St. Louis, MO area. I’ve put in more offers than I can count and have only gotten one contract (...
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In my studies on wholesaling, I've come to realize the sellers who're desperate to sell really aren't that plentiful, especially in Louisiana.
I'm starting to wonder if all the fabulous money made in wholesaling as to...