Jim Farrell
Dodd Frank
I'm an investor new to the note side, and keep hearing "Dodd Frank". I understand that this relates to federal law passed in the last few years under the guise of "helping the consumer".It may be way too complex to a...
Brett Holmes
Looking for advice on partnership structure
Hello all, I am needing some advice on a partnership structure that I was just presented with. The potential partner here is a local wholesaler/agent and he is bringing the deal. This means I am bringing the money,...
Ryan Fox
drunk driver almost leveled my rental
This is an example of why you need reserves before buying a rental property. On Sept. 3rd, a drunk driver plowed through my single-family rental in Independence, MO. The link to the news clip is below. The news got...
Robert Hidrogo
trying to buy my first duplex and need help with negotiations
Hello all, I tried working a deal with no money down and it didn't work but the owner does seem interested in partnering up with me... any suggestions on my next move? Emails start from the bottom, up. See my offers b...
Angel Rosado
MFH Househacking Question
Hey BP family, so I'm planning to a #househack with our initial investment property and planning to use a fha 203k loan in order to buy a fixer upper hoping to add value through renovating. For those who have experi...
Ariel G.
Turnkey effect on ROI
Hi.How does buying a turnkey property affect your ROI vs BRRR it yourself?From where do they take their rewards and how does that affect your ROI and risk?How can you be sure its a good investment, because of their hi...
Andre Sanchez
First deal accomplished!
I would like to take a moment to share my story. I was interested in real estate investing several years ago but always felt it was not attainable. A few months ago I reached a point in my life where I have no debt (b...
Duke George Brady
Buying From A Dead Person: CA Affidavit for Real Prop., DE-305
Hello!I've been searching around...tough to find direct answers on this one. Hoping for someone with past experience...About to close my first deal, and I'll be buying vacant land from a person who inherited two parce...
Shu Zhu
Surprise $2000 fine from HOA
Hello all. I own a condo in Las Vegas, which was transferred to me in 2015 from my mother who bought for investment. Never missed HOA fees. Just got a delinquent fine notice and a $2000 bill from the HOA. Called and i...
Amy Foley
Advice on First Purchase
Hi all, I'm new to the community and looking at purchasing my first duplex property. I'm questioning my numbers as some of the actual costs are coming back higher than my estimates. Closing costs and Insurance, for ...