Solomon Young
Newbie in Bay Area (California) -- specifically Oakland
Hi All, my name is Solomon. I currently work full-time -- your standard 40 hours/week "9-5" (well 7:30-4pm to be exact). After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, I'm determined in setting myself up for a good future by havin...
Bill Goodland
How do fix and flippers grow wealth?
Now before and the buy and hold people come in and tell me how that is the only way to gain true wealth, semi-passive income, and reap all the tax benefits, thank you but I know that already. Now, for the fix and flip...
Jordan L.
Where should I start with Real Estate Investment? I don't like wholesaling that much
I know that in everything you do, you need to put effort in and wholesaling takes time and patience, however I think my first step will be to purchase a multi-unit? I was thinking a tri-plex or fourplex? I am really n...
Erick D.
New pro member - Advice needed!!!
Hello BP members,I recently started my REI journey and decided to buy my first SFR before the end of 2017 and buy 4 rentals in 12 months. I have secured the financing with my bank, and I even have my eyes on a couple ...
Elizabeth Lark
Using a Self Directed IRA or Solo 401K to Buy & Hold
I have a solo 401K. From what I understand; I can use the account to purchase properties so long as I use a non-recourse loan as I am not allowed to personally guarantee a loan using the account. I'd love to know if a...
Sarah Byun
Lease renew and increase of rent
We just purchased our first multi-family property and couple of the tenants have been there for more than 10 years without a rent increase. The rents near the area are about $75 to $125 more than what the tenants are...
Jennifer Rysdam
Closet doors!!! How do you tenant-proof them?
All of my apartments have bi-fold closet doors. It seems like I'm constantly replacing the pins on the tops and bottoms, and replacing/fixing the wood that they go into. Does anyone have any solution to these to keep ...
Siddharth Patel
Potential Bed and Breakfast | Ways to evaluate the deal!
First Post! Avid listener, and finally found a good opportunity to buy a Bed and Breakfast in my city of New Orleans. It has the potential space to serve as a event venue, STR, and bed and breakfast. I am looking for ...
James McGovern
Is the ability to negotiate realtor commissions a form of Fakenews?
I have not seen any statistics showing that sellers have been successful in negotiating down commissions other than in one-off scenarios. What are the best practices in negotiating a lower commission with a listing ag...
Preethi S.
Difficult Property Management company
Hi there,
I have an investment property in Atlanta and over the past year, the property had major challenges due to squatters. Though my property management company eventually took care of the eviction proceedings an...