Nathan Smith
Is college worth it ?
I’m a 17 year old kid just now beginning my investment journey in Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds. I’m currently undecided on whether or not to go to college. Should I get a job, join the service and use VA benefits to ...
Kyle A. Isaacs
Why do Active Duty service members make a Class-A tenant?
As a former Active Duty Army Officer, I had the opportunity to invest in properties throughout the southeast since 2008. After reflection, there is one highlight that sticks out since that timeframe, my properties ha...
Jonathan Camacho
Seeing advice on how, or if, I should start with Real State
Hello, I was hoping I can get some input from other people on whether or not I should invest in real state in my current situation. I was hoping I can tell you about myself and get some advice. My wife and I currently...
Jim Herbst
Contributing to 401k or 403b or ROTH vs. Saving for Down Payment on Investment Property
I have been inspired by the podcasts and insight on BP and appreciate how a LONG-TERM buy and hold approach (my niche and strategy) can lead to quite significant 'passive' income streams over time. I also understa...
James Wise
Short Term Rentals (like Airbnb) have been BANNED!
Recently two of the higher end suburbs (Broadview Heights & Seven Hills) in the Cleveland market banned short term rentals. Source ArticleI never got involved in the Airbnb craze myself. Not my business model. I'v...
Michael Guzik
Why out of state investors fail?
I receive lots of messages and am reached out by quite a few of out of state investors. I'm sure it is no surprise or secret that Texas is a very hot and desirable real estate market. I always do my best to provide va...
Merri Chocola
100K to Invest, What Would You Do?
I had a friend ask me this question: If you had 100K to invest in just real estate, what would you do?
Since we are in Chicagoland I would move because I truly think the real estate market does not favor starting a ...
Account Closed
Offering services to medium-term rental owners--general tips & local market questions
I live in the Raleigh area but own a medium-term rental for traveling nurses in New Hampshire. I love everything about managing the property, and even fly up there between tenants to get it ready for the next one! Hec...
Tyler Kesling
Starting my Journey
Good morning BP,I'm from a small town in Eastern KY and I'm starting my journey into the world of REI at the ripe old age of 46. I have goals of obtaining enough MF property to replace my current career by the age of ...
Nate R.
Opinions on crowdfunded REIT's vs. syndication deals?
I have been looking at some of these offerings from Fundrise and Realty Mogul such as Mogule Reit II and they look quite good.If my goal is to be a passive investor, why wouldn't I buy a REIT vs. invest in syndication...