Last year, I set up a self directed IRA in which I'd really like to use to invest in real estate. Initially I went back and forth on a few strategies on where to start, but i've narrowed it down to starting out on ...

Hi BP Team,I've been looking to move out of my current house (SFH) and am looking to buy a 4 unit that I intend to live in for the next few years. My plan was to utilize a primary residence conventional loan & put...

Long time lurker, first-time poster here. While growing up, my dad was an office man, not a handyman. As a result, I am now grown up and know almost nothing about construction. I am a bilking contractor's dream come t...

I just finished reading a book by John L. Bowman, "How to Succeed in Commercial Real Estate" and I really really enjoyed it. For those of you seasoned full time commercial brokers, how did you go about identifying you...

Here's the scenario.  I have some experience with real estate investing (1 foreclosed residential home purchased through a wholesaler in San Antonio, TX, full rehab, rented it for a year, sold it making a $26,000 cash...

How do you guys keep track of your portfolio financials? Cash flow per unit, how much is left on mortgage per unit, etc. Lay everything out in Excel or do you use an app? 

I grew up in the Central High area and went to school there.  I am interested in helping to revitalize the area and bring back the greenness of the 50s/60s/70s, building a bedroom community for baby boomers and encour...

The expert consensus is that a campaign should include about 5-7 mailings. Statistics show the majority of the deals come from the 5th mailer and beyond. @Dev Horn has, on several occasions, stressed the importance of...

I want to invest in notes and I am seeking anyone who is willing to teach me the ins and outs of the business. I see so much online about it but I need someone who will take me through the process step by step. I hope...

I bought a 40 acre farm property 3 minutes from town last July for $367k. I have put $275k into improvements. 
I’ve had several brokers out last week and all of them have given me comp reports in the $1.2m to $1.3m r...