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Which Upgrades are Worth a Little Extra Money?
As I've been thinking about how much to set aside for CapEx/maintenance expenses, I keep coming back to the questions of: "How much should I really be spending on X?" It isn't a matter of questioning the percentage of...
Greg Christensen
What would you do with a 10 acre resort property you can’t sell and can’t use?
I bought the land in 2006 and like many others I have been licking my wounds after the crash in 2008. I pay $1400 a year in taxes, $1250 a year in resort dues, and have it financed on a HELOC at about 2% interest onl...
Peter Wheeler
Newbie from Portland, Oregon
Hello All,
My name is Peter and I am hoping to learn and apply as much as I can from this site. I have zero experience in real estate. I am originally from Austin, Texas and am happy to relocate to Portland...
Jillian Shuler
Best small hot tub for STR
Hey all,I have a short term rental that sleeps 6 people and has a small courtyard with a fence. I was thinking of purchasing a hot tub...I called local companies and can get a 220v hot tub for around 6500, or could or...
Christopher Haile
I need your help with VA IRRRL Lenders!
Hello BP! I'm a long time lurker, first time poster. I currently have a VA loan on my primary residence at 3.75%. After getting several advertisements in the mail to refinance the loan with a VA IRRRL I decided to sta...
Jerry Tello
Over The Counter (OTC) Tax Liens
I am looking to invest in OTC Tax Liens, but I would like some guidance and possibly a partner. Book recommendations and websites are appreciated. Thank you for your time!
Anna Nickens
Advice for a Newbie
Hi All! I am a newbie in REI and would love to get advice from those who have been doing this a while. Is it worth investing in education or mentorships (WREIN is what I have been looking into but am skeptical). Or...
John Thomas
Beginner looking for coaching/guidance/mentorship
Hi BP Community. I'm 25yo and motivated to grow my rental portfolio so I can replace my W2 income. I make $120k - $150k per year and am based on the west coast. I am looking to invest out-of-state as a long-term, buy ...
Vlad B.
Factual or Realtor Sales Pitch?
Hi BP Community, I need some help validating the following:Realtors/Mortgage brokers are saying that now is the time to buy investments SFR or Small Multi-Family because when rates go down everyone will be buying. How...
Matt Fisher
Checkbook Control 401k--Ways to use for RE?
My wife and I are beginning to pool funds to begin a real estate investing venture. I have a 401k from a former employer that I would like to leverage to our new business. I have been researching "Checkbook Control"...