Colton Cook
What is your dream contractor like?
So, to sum up a 5 year journey in a few sentences: My wife and I are putting the finishing touches on our design-build company, and are working on the systems used to manage investor projects. What I need: qualities, ...
Kyle Curtin
So, what is a COCROI?
Cash on Cash Return on Investment (COCROI) is a very common metric that re investors use to determine the projected return on a property, and is expressed as a percentage. It is the measurement of return on the total ...
Derek T.
Need Help on Budget
Guys I am in need of some help with my SOW and budget for a property I am purchasing. The property is an older property (built in 1920) and I am picking up the property for $45k with an ARV at $180k. The problem is ...
Eric L.
Nissan announces driverless cars by 2020
Nissan announced today that they will sell driverless cars by 2020. What the heck does this have to do with real estate investing? Well, a lot. This will be the biggest driver of change since the Internet.
Th...
Jacob Tudor
Lender Dropped the Ball and Cost Us Thousands!
Hey!Up until now, we have bought our homes in cash. I wish we could continue to do so, because bank mortgages aren’t fun!I would really like to see if I could get some guidance from the BP community and figure out if ...
Sonya Antrobus
Why shouldn't I do all the work myself?
To date, we have flipped 2 houses and purchased 3 rental units since June of last year. The most recent rental purchase is not ready to rent. My husband does most of the work but it is taking so long. I've tried ev...
Omar Johnson
Telephone Fear: How To Get Rid Of It When Talking To Sellers
Every single person in the world at one time or another has had a fear of something. Whether it is a fear of something physical such as spiders, heights, the dark and water, we all deal with fears. For some real estat...
Ericka G.
Hold or Fold? Knowing when to Sell
For those who buy and hold - how do you decide when to fold (sell)?
Here's the situation: Bought several OOS properties starting 2.5 years ago. We "chose" this location because my husband was assigned there for wor...
Matt Watkins
Auctions for Newbies?
As I'm looking for deals as a new investor, a lot of houses that at least superficially meet my criteria are being offered at public auction. I have not done a deal yet, and am somewhat intimidated to try and get my f...
Angelique F.
Equity Indexed Universal Life Insurance EIUL
Hey Everybody,
I was listening to podcast #17 with Jeff Brown and he talked about how EIUL's are a really great way for young people to invest in their future. In a nut shell, with this policy, part of your premium ...