Catherine Smith
Need help with my real estate investments - should I sell or keep?
Hi, I am new to this forum, and new to real estate investing. I started out investing in real estate without knowing much about it in 2005 which is the peak of the market, and now found myself in a bit of trouble beca...
Anthony R.
Let's discuss the Heroes Act - Are you worried?
So, like many of you, I recently heard about and read some of the Heroes Act legislation.
It's fantastic that the government is attempting to help everyone, but, honestly, am I the only one that's worried about this...
Kyle Meyers
Appraisal Fee Deduction
I am getting a cash out refinance mortgage on one of my rentals and will be using the cash to rehab another property to rent out. As I understand it, the appraisal fee and some other closing costs are not immediately ...
Brett D.
Newbie's second offer in Santa Clarita (Los Angeles), CA
2 bed 2 bath, 1020 sq ft, built 1987$355,000 offer ($365,000 asking)$30,000 to make rent ready (includes $3500 two months holding costs)$1141 mortgage (25% down at 3.125% for 30 years)$381 taxes$75 insurance$150 HOA$1...
Ray Realdine
Rental Markets outside Philly
With the prices of real estate soaring in and around South Philadelphia, what markets do you guys recommend for the buy and hold investor? Does anyone have experience with the rental markets in South Jersey? Runnemed...
Amanda Bruneau
What would you do to grow your portfolio?
Hi Guys!
My husband and I have been buy and hold investors for the last 10 years. It was not our primary focus, which is why we only own two investment properties. However, we have paid off both mortgages and now mak...
David K.
Educating your tenants - where do you draw the line
I am about to become a first time landlord, on June 1...Til now, in my very short investing experience, I have only dealt with PM's and never directly with tenants. But I am willing to give it a try bc the place is a ...
James Lusk
The Red Road to Real Estate (Part 1)
Allow me to catch you up to speed before moving forward. My career path has been more crooked than a hunchback lawyer. I began like most; working odd jobs throughout high school. From grocery store cashier to pizza de...
Axel Ragnarsson
Becoming an agent and have $20k - what do I spend it on?
Hi everyone,I have a question for all of the agents here on BP. I have been investing for a couple of years and ended up acquiring my real estate license last year (I want to transition into real estate as my full tim...
Nitin Singh
Investing in Seattle area
I live in bay area CA now but lived in Seattle for 10 years earlier. Reading forums I get the idea that is best to buy first investment property local. CA is out of my reach but I can do Seattle. I still go to Seattle...