Jeff S.
Anyone do a will instead of a trust?
I know a couple of older (70's and 80's) couples who had their wills updated and their attorney switched to trust and charged one $6k and another $10k. That sounds excessive to me.The last older couple I knew had a pr...
Jason Reynolds
Rent-to-own Help!
I am beside myself trying to figure out what documents do I need to have for a rent to own agreement. I talked to a lawyer but he didn't seem to want to talk about what I needed. The first thing he said was "I don't t...
Amiris Brown
Which is better: Double Close or Become a Realtor?
I’ve been convinced that I may have to start out in Real Estate by Wholesaling properties. However I’m very paranoid about following the law to the “T”, especially knowing full well I have Attention Deficit Disorder (...
Nathan Gesner
What was your biggest mistake starting out as a Landlord?
We've all new to this game at some point. What was the biggest mistake you made when getting started? Did you discriminate against someone?Did you find your lease in the bottom of a Cracker Jack box?Did you let emotio...
Gary West
Need Financial Math Guru to Help Set Goals
Hello All,
I need someone who is strong in math and or spreadsheets to help me with goal setting.
Here is the situation: I want to own (free and clear) 15 properties as soon as possible.
The first one will paid...
Mike Barry
When to use a portfolio lender?
Hello everyone,Newbie investor here with 2 rental properties under my belt. Now that i've been bitten by the bug I'm ready to keep going. I want to do the best planning ahead that I can. From all that I have read here...
Dexter M.
Newbie from Atlanta, Ga
Hello my name is Dexter Marcus. I live in and reside in the Atlanta market. I'm so glad to finally be apart of the BP family. This site has given so much useful information and knowledge. My Uncle has given me tons of...
Brian W.
Question about ability to pierce corporate veil with real estate held in LLC
If I buy a single family home to rent out in my name with a mortgage in my name, then quit claim the deed to my real estate LLC with the homeowners insurance for that property in both my name and the LLC's name, will ...
Douglas Graves
Pay off Morgage or buy more Rentals
Hope this question is where it supposed to be.I have 8 propertys, 5 of which have loans.All total they clear about $7000 a month.I have a small side business and my wife is a killer realtor earning us an additional $1...
Westin Hudnall
Would you rent to a sex offender if the offense was a 17 with a 15 year old ?
Nice couple ; good work history ; no pets ; plenty of money ; but prior sex offender case 10 years ago (17 year old with a 15 year old)Possible long term tenant :Let me know your thoughts