Mike Montanye
Looking for advice on our first rental...
My wife and I decided a few months ago that we would buy a rental property. We took out a $50K HELOC that we will be using for our down payment and reserve.
We live in upstate NY, so we are looking to invest out of s...
Jennifer Darby
Best carpet for a rental property
Does anyone recommend a good carpet for a rental house that I am renovating? I am doing wood laminate downstairs but I need to carpet upstairs bedrooms.
Rick Griffith
Why you won't be successful in Real Estate, despite what you know
This Saturday I awoke early, and got in my car to start my 1 1/2 trip to Philadelphia. Ron LeGrand, the millionaire real estate investor was set to speak. My Real Estate education goes as far as some courses and b...
Vincent E peters
Future firefighter LA COUNTY, my gameplan
Hello,My plan is to work my ass off as a firefighter and get all the qualifications I can, one being medic, that gives pay increases. Work all the overtime I can manage while trying to stay sane. My dream is to own la...
Dan D.
New CA Investor Looking to Getting Started Out of State
Hello BP,I created a BP account last year, but have only been lurking on the forums, reading articles and listening to podcasts since. I am now determined to get started investing in real estate in the first half of 2...
Account Closed
I have deals, no buyers, just tire kickers! Am I alone?
Good Morning -
I am ranting this morning about my so-called cash buyers list. I meet these wonderful people at investor meetings, or they call me from my Craigslist ads. I find properties they want and negoti...
Bryan Hancock
Real Estate = "Get Rich Slow" Business
I was reading a book from a popular commercial real estate investor this evening and he made the bold claim that real estate is a "get rich slow" business. One of the most successful investors I know in Austin uses t...
Michael Trueba
After learning and feel ready, what's the next step
I believe I have the knowledge to finally get started in real estate investing. I've read and listened about investing in real estate. HOWEVER, what is the next step?! Find an agent? Find the house? Get preapproved? (...
Shane W. Chapin
Finally Completed Our First Flip in Rochester, NY
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Rochester.
Purchase price: $63,000
Cash invested: $43,000
Sale price: $139,900
This is a 3 Bed 2 bath ranch style home. I ...
Caeden Jacobs
Exit Strategy for first house-hack /Getting out of an FHA to qualify for NEW FHA loan
Hello everyone, I am a new investor who purchased my first rental property a year before this post. I purchased a upstairs/downstairs duplex for $125k. I rented out the upstairs for $800 a month, and occupy the downst...