I know nothing about real estate. I’m still doing my due diligence reading books, listening to podcasts, forums, etc. Would it be smart for me to get a real estate license to try and buy my first rental property or hi...
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Have appt to talk w lenders tomorrow. Seeking 1st investment. Heard on a BP podcast that a duplex could be used as my primary res while renting another side as long as i stay for 1yr I would be able to roll out and pu...
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Hello everyone!My name is Nic, and I currently live in Eau Claire Wisconsin, but am originally from the Waukesha area. I am looking better my knowledge of investing in property, as well as take the first steps in bec...
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Hi BP family,
I just signed up for my Pro account and excited to meet fellow like minded investors as well as new investors for me to share some of my past experience with. Right now I am actively seeking opportunit...
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Hi BP,
My boyfriend and I live in a Brooklyn townhouse he inherited. There isn't a mortgage on the property and the market value is set at $858K. We want to get started with investing in real estate and plan on pull...
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Hello BP,I am brand new to this app/forum but listened to Brandon's podcast for a few months now. It really clicked for me when learning about BRRR and how the strategy is set up.All the information in the world is wo...
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Hey Everyone, my wife and I are ready to jump in and attempt a BRRRR. We have, and do own other real estate but have purchased through traditional means. We currently have approx $150,000 cash on hand to purchase and ...
Hello! My wife and I just began our journey in REI here in Denver. We are moving in a few weeks into our 2nd property and renting our current one. We plan on doing this again possibly next year, and maybe continue thi...
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Hello, I've been investing in real estate since 2015 and have since acquired a few properties. I've been thinking lately that I need to scale up. Currently, I have 3 SFH and 1 MFH ( Triplex) as well as a few land lots...
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So I plan to house hack as many properties as possible in the shortest amount of time, but to get owner occupied financing you must live in the property for 1 year. My question, are their shortcuts or loopholes to thi...