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BP members, I am a young entrepreneur looking to get my foot in the door of the real estate investing world. I am looking to learn more and earn more about the industry while taking action. Books, forums, and podcasts...
Greetings everyone! My name is Ian and I am a veteran. I just got out of the Navy June of 2019. I am planning to buy a house using the VA loan. I was thinking on living in it while renovating it at the same time. I kn...
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Good afternoon, everyone! Like many of the others who post here, I'm new to the real estate game. I'm a pretty frugal guy, been saving my whole working life, investing in stocks and bonds, etc. Now I'm ready to step u...
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I recently met with a wholesaler over coffee to discuss the types of properties I am looking to purchase for my rental business. I was expecting a straightforward wholesale arrangement, but the wholesaler proposed ...
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What do fellow investors think of selling investment property that is paid for 100 percent.Acting as bank. 30 years of payments. What are costs associated with foreclosing process.What are other benefits and pitfalls
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Hi, I'm looking for advice on ways to increase my occupancy rate for my STR in Poconos, PA. I began listing my property in May and have only had 2 bookings (both 5 star ratings). I feel like my property isn't competit...
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Hi guys!I've just recently bought myself an apartment to live in, in Abbotsford, BC (about an hour outside of vancouver BC). Now, I'm looking to buy my first investment rental property. The problem is, in my area, the...
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Hey BP Community,With a little under 20 hours left of classes for my real estate salesperson license, I'm beginning to consider options for a brokerage post-licensure.Ideally, I'd like to work with a broker that speci...
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Looking for feedback. I have a lease with a renter who moved on January 19th. After moving him out, his mother moved in and changed the locks. The police were called to remove her as trespasser, but the officers wo...
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I came across a builder who will be building in a high demand town near Boston. He needs an equity partner and will pay 50% return. I do not personally know the builder (I know him through a friend who knows him th...