Zachary Sakena
How to structure first rental in NJ: Should I use an LLC? Land Trust?
I am moving out of a home that was my primary residence, and it is becoming a rental. the mortgage is currently in my name. This will be my first rental. Should I set up a land trust then put the beneficiary as an LL...
Chris Lounsbury
New and getting started with very little money
Hey everyone, just wanted to introduce myself to the BP world with a quick about me and what my plans are. I was born and raised in Orange County, NY, but am planning on making the move to Southern California in the ...
Branden Heath
Arbitrage vs STR buy and own
I have successfully paid my way out of debt and want to start real estate investing. I have a high desire to be in the short term market. I live in the Pacific northwest (central Washington state). I want to start wit...
Nathan Shankles
The 2% rule - how close do you stick?
I bought my two investment properties about 8 years ago and at that time hadn’t heard of Th e 2% rule. When I recently learned of it, I went and did the math. Each of my properties falls between 1.3 and 1.6%. I’m wond...
Matthew Nicklin
Multiple Syndicatiors sending out the same deal
So I have been reading up a lot on syndication lately and getting familiar with the process. I have done a lot of reading and learning and I feel pretty comfortable with the overall structure and the way these deals a...
Christopher Zmolik
New to BP and real estate investing
I'm so thankful to be here learning from this platform. I grew up framing/building houses with my dad and family, so I have much experience in that area. I now want to get into real estate investing. I have a good ...
Anthony Swain
House Hacking a Wave of the Next Generations??
Hey gang! I wanted to share an interesting article.
In short, the article states, Gen Z & Millennials are using house hacking (HH) with rising prices and current interest rates to begin home ownership. More t...
Lewis Finney
Initial primary residence, then long-term rental...maybe?
Hey, I’m looking to purchase a home in the DMV area (MD or VA) as a primary residence and intend on renting it out after we leave.
BLUF: From what I’m seeing, based on the current rates, home prices, and rent in th...
Adrian Hollifield
Thoughts on new ca laws SB9/ SB10?
For the people who read the new CA SB9 and SB 10 laws, what do you think the impact of these laws will be?I feel that SFH in big cities like SD, Bay Area, and LA are going to become more valuable as more of them get c...
Casey Wohl
Based on the current economy, what would you do?
Based on the current economy with rising taxes and a slow exodus, what would your investment strategy be and why? Is it still a good opportunity for rentals or should we be looking to get in and get out (flips) as fas...