Robert Freeborn
What will come from Texas Artic Vortex
I’m sure we’ve all seen many videos of ceilings collapsing, pipes bursting, and flooded floors coming out of Texas. Considering the uncertainty with the power grid, climate change, and likelihood or unlikelihood of t...
Stephen Hollenberg
Where can I find $250,000 for a down payment?
I'm under contract to buy a 6 unit, mixed-use property with seller financing. The seller will provide $700,000 of the $945,000 required. They are giving me 45 days to show proof of funds for the $245,000 so I need to ...
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Tax Downsides to Paying Off a Mortgage
Hello everyone! My name is Jesse and I am a new investor. I am about to close on my first property on march 22nd (tuesday!). It is a $250000 2 bedroom condo in the NY metro area. I will be renting this apartment out a...
Rick Petersen
Am I absolutely crazy here? (hint: probably.)
Okay, first of all, went through the free recorded session provided when you sign up, and it said you needed a plan to start with. Before I share what I'm looking at property-wise, I thought I would share my plan... ...
Nick Wilson
What are great Midwest Markets for my first Rental?
Hello,I'm looking to buy my first 2 rental houses buy the end of 2019. I currently live in Sacramento, CA and have about $200 of Equity in my current home to pull from. I'm looking at buying a 3/1 or 3/2 Single Fami...
James Masotti
First rental acquisition since joining BP
So historically I've been terrible at keeping these sort of deal diaries, but I'm hoping the BP community will help keep me honest...and updating. Back on February 22 I closed on my first rental property since joining...
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For The Love of Pete Don't Syndicate your First Deal!
There has been a lot of activity in the forums about newbies syndicating real estate. I feel like someone needs to be a voice of reason here. Look, I get it. The allure of doing big deals and taking big fees for buyin...
Angela Holmes
Newbie with funds but no rental experience.
Hi everyone,This is my first post. I hope I am posting in the right place. I am a newbie to rental property ownership. I am fortunate enough to have a relative give me a substancial lump sum as a gift. She wants her h...
J. Martin
GET RICH! (or die trying?!) SHORT TERM FURNISHED RENTALS - A discussion
I have been speaking with short-term furnished rental owners who rent to workers or other travelers, and operate near national parks like Yosemite, in urban areas like Oakland and San Francisco, the desert and coastal...
Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...