Eric Bowlin
50%/2% rules do not lead to wealth?
I joined BP not long ago and learned about the 50% rule and 2% rule. Perhaps I don't understand these rules completely?.. Intrigued I sat down today to crunch some numbers:Assumptions:Expenses = rent*.5 rent = .02 * v...
Michael Wagner
Using a pre-paid lease to fund constrction?
Wondering if anyone can offer some insight on this? Ever seen something like this?
I own a self storage facility and am looking for a way to expand again as demand is high. I am looking to do this creatively as my...
Ann Mclean
refinancing and pulling cash out of a fully paid off investment property
Can I find a lender to refinance an investment property that is fully paid off?. I need to pull cash out. Please point me in the right direction. Thanks
Zachary Ware
Looking For RentRedi Reviews
I am looking at using RentRedi and want to know how others' experiences have been. I do not have a large portfolio and am doing fine managing right now. I am looking to prepare to scale up and do not want to have to b...
Melissa Reid
Real Estate Books
Hello everyone,I am new to this site and new to Real Estate. After being a secretary in the school system I have decided I want to get into Real Estate. Can someone tell me what book and author is best to read for a...
Asher Carr
Tips on guiding renters for rent-to-own properties
So I have some properties to be structured for rent-to-own strategies and I want to make sure, after pre-screening and all, that the tenant will commit to owning the home in the next few years.
What are some ways I c...
Pamela Brady
Yayyy!! First Flip closed in Feb and 2nd Flip Started
I am so excited about Real Estate. This post is a little late but me and my husband closed on our first live-in flip in Feb. I was inspired last year when I went to a REIA in Bham and heard this man named Matthew Greg...
Sam Nadar
Dallas Fort Worth area
Hello BP, I'm a new investor in the greater Dallas / Fort Worth area.I'd love to connect with someone from the area and buy you a cup of coffee, or to simply chat here on the forum.I'm eager to learn and to get more ...
Igor Kalabukhov
Hello from North Carolina
Hello BP members,I am currently living in North Carolina and in the process of learning the basics of real estate investing, and operating in the RTP area. My first goal, as posted on my page, is to buy a tri/four ple...
Natalie Novak
Recommended conventional lenders in greater Austin area?
My husband and I live in Seattle, but due to the housing climate here we are starting our exploration of buying our first investment property in the greater Austin area, probably somewhere in a surrounding area not Au...