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Often a Self Directed IRA (SDIRA) is presented as a better retirement and/or investing vehicle, especially for its ability to invest in real estate. This is actually one of the main points in the sale speech of many S...
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I'm just curious to see what motivates the people here to invest and to keep learning new things. I'm sure there will be lots of different reasons. My main motivation is, of course, money, but money that brings power ...
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Hi everyone! I am getting ready to start my first direct mail campaign! Before I start I wanted to get a better understanding of the process since I am a little confused about what happens once I do find a deal. Once ...
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Hello BP World!
I am an out-of-state investor, based in the Bay Area, who primarily focuses on Buy and Hold SFHs in the midwest. I was recently approached about a potential seller financing deal, which I ultimately p...
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Hi all,A close friend of mine just recently moved to Idaho. I started looking on mls at homes for sale over there (Boise) and I am finding great prices!At least compared to my area in California. How many of you are i...
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Hello all,As the title states, I am seeking property management services for my furnished 2br/ 1ba condo in Denver. This is not my primary, so I have been told I cannot acquire a STR license, but wonder if there is a...
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I'm looking to upgrade to an online property management software and am deciding between Buildium and AppFolio. Our portfolio is located in Minnesota and includes 90 units, combination of single family, small multifa...
I bought a single family residential property using my own cash, renovated it, with my own cash, and have now had a tenant in the property for going on 2 months. I am looking for a bank to finance the property, which...
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Hi Gang!
Question in your opinion how important is spousal support when investing in real estate? Do you think that it should be a team effort, or if one person in the relationship isn't as interested should you pre...
Anyone try the strategy outlined in his books?
He goes after ugly older houses in lower middle neigbhorhoods (not war zones). Preferably multiple sfhs on large lots. Uglier the better. More deadbeat tenants the be...