We bought our first rental property,  a triplex (home converted to 3 separate units) after several months of searching for the best deal. We found out after that this property has several open code violations and 1 or...

Are there short-term rental investors in North Carolina on this platform? I would love to hear your insights.I am a newbie investor looking for a large single family properties (5+ bedrooms mostly for family/friends/c...

I just heard on the news that real estate prices are dropping like crazy in Puerto Rico due to the state of the local economy. Wondering if that's a good opportunity to start investing there. Anyone on BP currently in...

If one were to invest out of state, what would be the proper way to oversee improvements and management. In other words what should your infrastructure look like and how can you protect against property managers, con...

I was born and raised in San Francisco and as we all know, this city is changing big time. My wife and I felt fortunate that we were able to buy a home here in 2016 despite the astronomical cost. Our children know not...

Hey guys, absolutely love this site and everyone on it. I'm just about to jump into the Buy & Hold side of REI and just wondering if anyone has any classic mistakes that they would see a first timer like me make c...

Hey everyone!My wife and I are very young (both 21) and we have our first baby due in October. To make a long story short: I am wanting to get a headstart on real estate investing. As of now, I am really thinking it i...

Cash Value Life Insurance VS Self Directed IRA

I know the two aren't usually talked about in the same breathe.  Each would be compared to other products in the same wheelhouse.  And they would be introduced by very...

Is it just me or everyone playing it safe? Recently I’ve been catch a ton of flack on this forum for suggesting things like:1) Maximizing leverage while carrying hefty reserves.2) Buying for appreciation in western ma...