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Stephen McKee Stupid SoCal Misconceptions
20 May 2009 | 23 replies

I have lived in the Inland Empire my whole life. It has gone through 3 Major booms and busts. Every time there is an insane amount of inventory compared to every where else in SoCal. Currently we are in the best buyer...

Will Barnard Transactional Funding Misconceptions
29 July 2011 | 3 replies

I would like to post about the title above. What brought this thread about was a recent inquiry from another BP member through PM and I thought it was worthy of posting here. We can then add to it by posting other mis...

Logan Splinter BRRRR Calculator Misconception
25 July 2019 | 2 replies

For all of you BRRRR calculator masters out there, I have a quick question for y'all.When it comes to "Total Cash Needed at Purchase" I believe this is deceiving. At first I was thinking all i needed for actual cash t...

Leo Gregoire mistakes and misconceptions
3 October 2024 | 6 replies

What was the biggest mistake you made early on when investing in real estate?What was the biggest misconception you had?

Scott K. LLC Misconceptions and Education
11 October 2022 | 18 replies

So bear with me - I'm no expert and am simply trying to help instruct others but also educate myself if I'm incorrect on what I know. I've been reading up today on a bunch of forums including this one and see WILDLY v...

Ellie Perlman The Misconception About Starting Small
6 August 2020 | 9 replies

Misconception No. 1: Smaller Properties Are Easier To Manage
“Smaller properties are easier to manage” is one misconception that I hear from investors all the time. Actually, the opposite is true. Having a profession...

Jason Malabute biggest misconception about real estate
1 September 2020 | 3 replies

The biggest misconception about real estate is that you can be an introvert and hide behind your properties.Well, maybe if you wanted to stay small forever you can stay in your bubble and talk to to people only when y...

Don Konipol Biggest Misconceptions Uneducated Note Investors Have
9 May 2024 | 14 replies

In my experience, here are the misconceptions uneducated and inexperienced note investors possess1. Thinking the 1st lien note holder needs to pay off their 2nd lien note if the 1st lien forecloses2. Thinking the fore...

John G. 203k and the misconception of 3.5%
5 May 2015 | 1 reply

Hello to anyone who can chime and tell me this is normal.Currently in the process of doing a 203k loan. I'm almost to closing, waiting on the consultant to submit work write up.Apparently there is a misconception with...

Taylor L. Common Misconceptions, Funds vs Single Asset Syndications
19 November 2022 | 7 replies

Sharing a few common misconceptions I run into when discussing syndications with passive investors. Funds have gained popularity in the last 4-5 years, but the content & thought leadership around them hasn't quite...