Michael Evans
Pre-Construction Flips
I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip". It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...
Bonnie Rhodes
What age did you start investing?
Obviously, there is no correct answer. Some investors have the freedom to start when they are in college/a young adult while others decide to invest closer to retirement. With that being said, at what age did YOU begi...
Charlie Nghiem
How is the Killeen TX rental market?
My real estate agent has sent me several duplex listings in Killeen varying from 30-85K. I don't have much for a down payment which makes these well within my reach. I only wonder if Killeen is a good place to start. ...
Sarah DeMamiel
$400,000 To flip or to brrrr? Or both?
I have $400,000 to invest for my mother. She is older and would like to have an opportunity to have higher returns on her money at this point in her life. We were initially looking to flip homes, which would potential...
Josh Stack
A "Hall Analysis" of Gastonia as a Market for Buy&Hold Rentals
Hey Everyone,There has been some good discussion about Gastonia lately, particularly in this thread started by @Johnny Szeto. While there has been some excellent discussion and some anecdotal evidence shared by @Ty...
Nick Colvill
Buying multiple properties in year 1 - can I keep this up?
Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...
Amy Raye Rogers
The Negative Cash Flow Club!!
The numbers are in for 2021... 6 doors acquired in 2021... 8 total doors owned (all SFR)54k in rents, 24k expenses, 30k cap ex, and 30,500k in PITI...For a grand total of -31k net cash flow!!!but...400k equity growth!...
Kellis Landrum
Jason Hartman- Platinum Properties
I ran across Jason Hartman's website/podcast and am intrigued. Is there anyone here who's bought properties from his company that could share their positive or negative experience with me?For what it's worth, everyone...
Harrison Painter
12 Solid Rules for Real Estate Investing
12 Solid Rules of Real Estate Investing
1. Real estate is a long term investment
2. Cash flow, cash flow, cash flow
3. Do not let your emotions get in the way
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John S Lewis
Are you a slum lord?
So, since I've started as a pro member here on BP, a lot of the properties in my price range are all in run down neighborhoods with high crime. Does anyone have experience with these types of rentals? Is it just a ...