My father is interested in possibly getting a retirement home close to the Ocean. What markets close to the ocean would be the most affordable for both retirement and getting a few buy and hold cash flow investments ...
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Just listened to the recent BP podcast about out of state investing (prices are too high in my area for good cash flow). David Greene talked about finding a real estate agent, contractor, property manager etc in a t...
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Hi BP, when I open any forum or social media the hot topic is upcoming housing market crash. But I don't understand what does "CRASH" means in real state. Is it like stock that will go down 30-50%? Looking at the hist...
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I just signed up for Booking.com and got my first reservation within a week and turned out they were a bad guest. The guest had brought additional guests than they listed on the reservation, doesn't respond to my mes...
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My methodology is very very conservative. A lot more conservative than many here. Most are using other peoples money, and taking equity out of houses to buy another, etc. I just really don't want to get to a point ...
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Hello BP forum! I have been learning a lot from this site in just the last few hours that I have joined. It is definitely overwhelming with the amount of information loaded on this site. I am eager to start REI, sp...
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My STR market has appreciated significantly due to Covid and I am trying to evaluate the best way to move forward. I bought a STR in January 2020 for $170k. Since Covid, the area has exploded in STR rentals and home v...
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The Federation of Exchange Accommodators (FEA) yesterday issued the following comment in response to President Biden’s American Families Plan, which proposes capping Section 1031 like-kind exchanges at $500,000:
Pres...
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For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...
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Hi BP community. Wanted to put up a question to get some suggestions from landlords who might have gone through a similar situation. I am dealing with a non paying tenant in Massachusetts.She is a single mom who mov...