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I never imagined that stretching every fiber of my will, determination, physical/mental strength and pushing my body to its limits would have catapulted me into investing in real estate. You see I am a triathlete and...
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Any tips on getting started while working 60 hour work weeks?I've been trying to read a few books, and start getting a plan together but I haven't been able to start networking or anything yet. I dont have much financ...
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Hey everyone. I’ve got an unlicensed/uninsured handyman whom I pay cash to do little things around my properties. He works hard and does great work, always happy to find something he can do.
I’m doing two heavy reha...
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I’m currently in the beginning of my 90 hour pre-licensing course (Louisiana), and I am looking for any beginner tips or strategies as to starting my career in real estate. I’m 24 years old and have been in the restau...
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Hi everyone! I'm new to REI, and to BP, and although I've read a lot of books on REI (including Brandon Turner's: The Book on Rental Property Investing) I'm wondering how you successful investors our there are able to...
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When should you start thinking about cutting back your W2 hours, so you can do something more productive with those hours? I closed on a duplex a month and a half ago now, and just resigned the tenant that I inherited...
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Hey BP peers! When does this RE stuff actually become passive income? It’s been a trying month for sure. I work that full time job, manage 29 doors, and flip for profit and debt reduction. But, on April 12th I get a c...
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I have been a real estate investor since 2008. I built a wholesaling company and then a property management company. I sold the property management company and partnered with my current company Hard Money Bankers. W...
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Anyone have any information on when the material participation clock starts and hours you or others spend start counting? ( specifically for a property newly purchased mid tax year new to the investor — in this case u...