Edward Debbs
negative cash flow, but not really an investment
Hi all-I have a rental in New Jersey which I've rented out steady for 3 years now to the same family. We actually hadn't intended to rent it out, but we had to move quickly and it was faster than selling it. We have...
Joshua D.
500k Net worth in 5 years (I'm 30 today!!!)
Well I'm old now :( turned 30 today, As I look back over the past 5 years I am grateful for the success that has happened in my life and wanted to share a word of encouragement for those who are just getting started...
Nathan Gesner
What is your biggest fear as a Landlord?
Are you afraid Tenants will trash your rental?Tenant won't pay rent?The economy will turn and your rentals will sit vacant?You've over-extended yourself financially and the next problem will wipe you out?What keeps yo...
John Pruner
Deal gone bad, need advice please
Hi,I came into contact with an Atlanta rehab/investor named Andy on BP in Feb or Mar of this year (2014). He had a house for sale in Altanta that needed some major rehab work (about $15k). The house was not in a great...
Pavlos Kasselouris
Do you track your NET WORTH?
After reading the book of the millionaire real estate investor by Gary Keller, where it says to track your net worth frequently, I started few months ago to track my net worth and see it how it performs during time. I...
Michael M.
Confessions of a Motivated Seller
BP is great place. The world in general is not. Over the last year I have listened to all the BP podcasts, those guests who succeed are showered with praise and emulation. That's why we are here, we want to be like th...
Gil Cortes
Detroit??? Has anyone been purchasing there? Why, Why not?
Hi Everyone,Just Curious is anyone picking up property in Detroit? if so why? if not why?
Michael Lowe
Why are my friends so against me investing in Real estate?!
I’m just starting out. I’ve been reading like crazy, analyzing deals CONSTANTLY, driving neighborhoods, talking with my real estate agent, meeting with investors currently in my market (and other markets).But when I t...
Wendell De Guzman
How to Get Money For Your First Deal
As an experienced real estate investor and now also a private lender, I often get asked the question: "If I am a newbie and lenders don't want to lend to newbies, how can I get money for my first deal?"
Looki...
Account Closed
Strategy for dealing with dues owed to an aggressive HOA?
Hello,I'm a new member of the forum, and I do have an issue with my HOA that I'd like to discuss. In this situation, I'm a homeowner, and I currently owe several years of HOA dues to the association. For various reaso...