Tim Gathers
Should I buy apartment building with original boiler?
I'm looking at purchasing a 12-unit apartment building that has its original boiler, which is about 60 years old. Of course, I would have the boiler professionally inspected before purchasing the building, but I'm wo...
Ted Phelps
Considering becoming a Realtor.
I am at the very beginning stages of my realty/investing career. I have only just started looking into investing in Wisconsin and have not purchased my first property yet. But I have found mixed reviews on becoming ...
Joshua A.
Looking to change my life.
Aloha all,I am in an interesting situation and really want to move towards my dream of renovating/flipping homes.I am currently a project engineer for a GC. I was recently (2 months ago) relocated to Maui, bought a co...
Traver Freeman
Buy and Hold Markets for Beginners
I've been doing research on markets for buy and hold for about a month now. I'm checking unemployment rates, population growth, purchase price, rent rates, percentage of renters, etc. and I'm still having trouble iden...
Louis M Cocce Jr
Structuring a deal to help my son buy first home
HelloI am new to BP but have been reading much info here. I live in Massachusetts and in early 60’s close to retirement.One of my boys in his mid twenties is looking to buy a home but RE is very high priced. I am wond...
James Cannon
Creative Ways to Earn Money for a down Payment
I'm a new investor but I sunk most of my savings in to the purchase of my first home, a duplex. I'm interested in purchasing more cash flowing properties but I need more money for the down payment. What are some crea...
Wade G.
Overcoming the Idea That Paying Off Mortgages Is A Good Idea
Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me. Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence. It makes financial sense to me to ...
Paul Farmer
VA loan for single soldiers
Hey BP family!! Was reading up on the VA Loan and how it works and reading some posts on BP specifically Chris Mason, Lender in CA (#1220177) on "VA Loan for 2-4 units, what you need to know. Active or EAS'd." today a...
Nathaniel Smedley
Hard Money loans with bad credit
Hello,I'm very new to this but would like to try to find some more information. I am someone who has bad credit (unfortunately) but I would like to try and get into flipping houses in Central Oregon. I'm a general con...
Lou P.
Foreclosure Process
Can someone tell me the time line and process for foreclosed property.
I have been watching a vacant property that I would like to buy for an investment and I see that it is scheduled to be auctioned off at the sheri...