David C.
SDIRA experience - is it really worth the hype?
I have been looking opening a SDIRA. I have read/heard many tout the overall benefits and flexibility of using an SDIRA, but when I looked into it a little more, the SDIRA seemed to lose its luster with several restr...
Alex Stewart
Los Angeles vs. Orange County vs. Henderson??
I am a real estate investor interested in LA, OC, and even Henderson, NV. I know this sounds like quite the variance but there are elements of all these cities that my family really enjoys. I have never bought a home ...
Matt Friedman
New Member From Los Angeles
Hello BP forum! I have been learning a lot from this site in just the last few hours that I have joined. It is definitely overwhelming with the amount of information loaded on this site. I am eager to start REI, sp...
Nicole F.
Need help analyzing 1st deal for house hacking
hi everyone, I am in a rough situation right now. I'm have had to leave my apartment and need a home (currently staying with mom.) I have tossed around the idea of house hacking because I really need the income and a ...
Logan Turner
Negotiating with GC bids
So does anyone negotiate with bids they received from general contractors on rehabs?
If so how do you usually go about that?
I put together a detailed scope of work and a bid document for the contractors. They the...
Amy A.
Met my $100k cash flow goal!
A few years ago I set a goal of $100k of rental cash flow per year. This month (it's only Sept!) I made it! Started in 2007 with a 5 unit, another 5 unit in 2008. Tried to sell around 2010 due to frustrating tenant...
Jennifer H.
Should I charge late fee on the first month?
Husband and I don't agree on whether or not we charge a late fee for the first time rent is due, let me know what you guys think.
We just had a lady move in on Feb 1st and this March 1st is the first time ren...
Daniel Dadzie
Starting out BROKE
Greetings everyone.The name is Daniel. I just finished attending a 3 day REI course (FortuneBuilders). Im working as a barber in Fremont, CA, and my money is tight. My credit score is 620. I tried going to 'epicfastfu...
Jordan Hanksion
Can I estimate with a "Zestimate"?
Hey BPZillow seems like it could be a very useful tool for searching for real estate and gleaning a blind estimate for locations value and rental income.My question is, just how accurate are these "Zestimates"? Especi...
Gary P.
My first RE investment before the first rent check
My first post while riding the ripple of closing on my first investment propertyWhy?I followed the path I was taught since grammar school: go to school, get a job, live below your means, save your money, retire. While...