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What is the norm for accepted payment forms? (eg, cash, money order, etc)Why do or don't you accept certain forms of payment?
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For anyone looking to buy their first piece of real estate, STOP (unless it is a four-plex with an FHA loan). I did this 2 years ago and it was the best financial move I have ever made. If you start buying other prope...
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Some of my rentals loans have about 20 percent of the debt paid off. Given that we may be going into turbulent economic and times, and I work in an industry going through a downturn I figure now is a good time to imp...
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Greetings everyone,
13 months ago when planning to move to Monterey, CA I was swept up in a wave of enthusiasm to enter the real estate market after feeling like I missed out over the past 15 years, and I used my VA...
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I am confused. I have heard Lease Option, Lease Purchase and Rent To Own. I am not sure I am speaking the same language when I refer to Rent To Own versues lease option.Can someone explain the difference to me? Her...
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Happy Friday everybody! I'm an active duty US Navy Chief Petty Officer, brand-new BPer and real estate enthusiast, I got turned on to this whole game (and BiggerPockets) at the suggestion of a coworker shortly after ...
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Greetings, BP community! I'm Thomas, a lurking/potential RE investor from the Denver area. I work in telecom and have had a long-time interest in real estate investing but always thought it was out of reach. After lea...
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Hi all,Pretty vague question, and I know it depends on an individuals specific goals... but I am curious to see what kind of responses this may get. 100k is not a lot of cash in Southern California. It could be put as...
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Hi everyone. New investor in Green Bay and I dream of quitting my day job and investing in 100% passive income. I figured out I need to make about $6000 a month and am wanting to reach that goal in 5 years. Currently ...
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I am looking for books that will walk me step by step through investing in rental properties. I have read a few on the matter but they are not what I am looking for. I am specifally looking for a book that will tell m...