Managing an investment property comes down to three key things: screening the right tenants, staying on top of maintenance, and keeping detailed financial records. It’s important to treat your rental like a business—s...

Hey BP,
I’m a first-time buyer and a junior in college. I currently live in Melbourne, and am for a looking at 4 bed / 2 bath houses in the $300k–$400k range in good neighborhoods. I plan to use an FHA loan (3.5% dow...

You hit the nail on the head: not all lenders are created equal, and those initial offers that sound too good to be true usually come with hidden fees or rigid terms that can cost you down the road.I always tell newer investors to shop lenders like you’d shop contractors — ask questions, compare line-by-line, and don’t be afraid to walk away if it doesn’t feel right.

This is very smart and you can definitely save your money while doing this.

Justin Follmer is a CFP on Johns Island that has his own shop.

Starting with duplexes is a smart strategy, especially for generating steady cash flow while building equity.

Driving for dollars and local wholesalers can still work well if you follow up consistently.As for building your team, local meetups like MNREIA or Northstar REIA are great, and connecting here is a smart move too.

Quote from @Alfredo Alfaro: Hello Everyone, I am currently wanting to shop around and see if there are other Builders Risk insurance companies for investors.

First off, congrats on diving into real estate investing — exciting stuff ahead.Naming your business and structuring it right out the gate is a smart move, so you’re thinking in the right direction.

Extremely smart and sharp guy.