Just wanted to give everyone an update that speaks to the much discussed due diligence aspect of the crowdfunding platforms. I currently have an update from an under-performing equity investment from RealtyShares that...

Hey Everyone, It's no secret that Americans owe over $1 trillion in student loan debt, spreading out over millions of borrows. I'm curious to hear how other successful real estate investors who were once faced with th...

Hey all you smart investors out there. My boyfriend and I have been looking into long term vs. short term rentals for the last year now and have recently started to lean towards short term. We currently house hack the...

Hi all,First-time homeowner (duplex) with first-time problems. Looking for advice on either heating or tenant-relations.I bought an up-down duplex in Minnesota in March of this year and moved into one unit, renting th...

Hello Everyone,I have hardwood floors that I uncovered when pulling out the carpet.I’m deciding if I should finish them or just buy vinyl planks. This would be done through the whole house.It’ll cost me approx 1.3k to...

So it appears that the GSE model is officially being declared dead by the Obama administration and is nearing major reform from what I am reading from a number of sources. Any thoughts on what this means for us going...

Hello BP Members,I recently bid on and "won" a property at an auction that occurred this past early March.  Prior to bidding, I did my due diligence and felt comfortable bidding (i.e. ensuring it was a 1st mortgage, t...

I have been marketing to sellers which cost $$$I spoke to a local wholesaler that markets others deals to her buyers list. He told me he spends most of his time marketing for buyers. In fact there two big wholesalers ...

Hey real estate pros (I'll define that as: those who have done at multiple deals and been in the game for at least a year)

So I'm thinking it might be cool to write a short "community book" to give away to new invest...

Hello Everyone
For the past few months I have been unable to get a traditional mortgage with a bank for various reasons, I am honestly tired of it holding me back! I have decided to look for a property using seller f...