In 2006 I graduated with my MBA from Villanova University, ready to take the world by storm, scoop up my next pay raise at my 9-5 finance job and gain clarity in life only an MBA degree could provide. 2 weeks later I...

Hi, I am nearing completion of a rental property and need to decide whether to use laminate or granite.  The price I was quoted for 47 sq ft of laminate installed starts at $1300 for A level through to $1500 for C lev...

So, I'm coming to BP for advice on how to approach a property like this or IF to even approach it. Hopefully, some landlords also chime in.I was looking at a multifamily in Boston the other day that was massive - 4800...

Hello All,Just pondering if anyone has any tips or thoughts on the current Bubble in the Bay Area, CA and how to or not to get started in it with limited resources. The obvious answer is, you can't! Which is the idea ...

I have a friend (we'll call him Joe) who is considering doing a strategic default on his home.

Although it's a struggle, he makes enough to pay his mortgage. But his house has gone down considerably in value and he o...

My goal is to "retire" in 5 years. I want/need roughly $8,000/month to cover my current income and benefits. I live in Evansville, which is growing but still a small/mid market. It is currently saturated with investor...

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I just got back from a home buyers seminar at BMO|Harris Bank. No one showed up so it ended up being me with an agent, lender, and insurance agent. It was really informative meeting for me because ...

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I'm trying figure out my first acquisition for buy and hold and I'm wondering if I go the turnkey route, how will I ever scale and get my second property considering I won't be able to get my money back out o...

Hello everyone! So my goal for 2021 is to get my first investment property and I’m looking to use the brrrr strategy to start out. I’m a student still in school, I work full-time but it’s 1099 income, not W2. (And hou...

I know this question has been asked many many times, but this pertains to me personally. My father who has been a Realtor as long as I can remember says go for it. My uncle who is also a realtor says no it will create...