Hi Guys, I am wondering, if you have to decide on investing between two cities, which one would YOU choose... Chicago or Cleveland?
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Hello AllI'm very new to BP but have been reviewing a lot of the posts that have come through to better acquaint myself with the site and its benefits. I'm very impressed with this sort of comradery and desire to help...
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Hi BPI would like to start a thread that chronologically outline our growth as real estate investors.please think back to your portfolio and pick out the ones you learn big lessons on.please list in chronological ord...
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Hi all,I’m brand new to real estate investing and hoping to escape my analysis paralysis by connecting with fellow investors, lenders, brokers, and property managers interested in the same area(s) as me as well as sta...
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Hey there, BackgroundI'm a first time landlord. I have a tenant in a rent controlled unit who I tried working with for several months but unfortunately stopped paying rent. We served a 3-day notice and a summons, whic...
Hello everyone, I would like to know what the smartest way to fund a flip. As in what type of loans are most commonly used to purchase flips, thank you, John.
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Deal InfoI'm closing on my first deal as an out-of-state investor based in California. They provided me the closing statement yesterday (Friday, March 8th) and we are planning to close on Monday, March 11th.The proper...
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Hi everyone,Hopefully will be bidding on my first auction property this weekend (homesearch.com). I have read up ALOT about these deals. There are a lot of horror stories however usually there is at least someone in e...
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I need some suggestions. I have been actively wholesaling for a month now and I am still looking for my first deal. I am using craigslist and bandit signs to capture leads. But most of my leads are people who aren'...
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Im closing on my first property next Friday (housing hack / using the basement for a STR). I’m looking to get my second property at the end of Q2 2021, and have been exploring turnkey properties.I’ve done the general ...