Robert Mendenhall
Rules for appreciating markets
Hi BP!New real estate investor here, moving for work and looking to get my first deal in Columbus, OH with my VA loan. I've been reading every book on here I can find, but they all seem to be from a few years ago whe...
Eric Sender
Finding my First Deal
Hi Everyone,I am a San Diego CA, white-collar worker (not in the real estate industry) and have not bought any property yet. The San Diego market is so expensive, I pretty much terrifies me. This could be due to me ha...
Will Toress
Seeking advice on tax deductions for STR that's under construction
Hi all, been reading a ton about taxes related to STRs but still have some questions. I bought the property in 2022 with the intent of making it a STR that year. However, when starting construction, we found extensive...
Ed Henson
First timer looking to learn and invest
Hi! I'm excited to be here and learn. I'm interested in buying and holding single-family and/or small multi-family properties. Currently in Las Vegas, NV where the barrier to entry is high in terms of costs SO I'm loo...
Andrew Montgomery
What creative financing method would you use in my situation?
I just turned 50, I've worked a great W2 for 26 years in tech sales/mgmt and managed to save $3M across 401k ($2M) and Stocks ($1M). I want out of the W2 world but the golden handcuffs (and 3 teenagers) keep me tether...
Diana B.
Investing in Detroit suburbs - safety issues?
After some analysis, I've decided to invest in Detroit suburbs (Warren/Sterling Heights) or possibly further out (Grand Rapids/Ann Arbor). I will be buying and holding from out of state, but I do want to visit now and...
Matthew Hermenau
First Investment Money Pit
Hello BP network,I recently purchased my first single family, out of state property in OH with the intent of renting it out long-term but have come across some major road blocks. I overlooked a lot of details during t...
Ryan Sommer
Opinions on investment properties in Big Bear for air bnb?
I see a lot of small 1 bed cabins on the market in Big Bear for around $100k. My only real estate experience so far is a condo I bought a couple of years ago in LA area that is my primary residence and I have no expe...
Tyler Smiarowski
Approach to investing in lower income areas
Just wanted to get opinions on how people approach investing in low income areas. I've heard people who have done very well investing in these areas and others who tell you say don't even consider it. My current pr...
Hai G.
Investing in Dallas From the San Francisco Bay Area
Any out of state investors investing in Dallas, TX? I just started my out of state investing journey from the Bay Area and would love to connect with fellow investors both remote and local. Would love to get your thou...