Michael Doherty
Do lawn-care/snow removal myself or hire out?
Hi all- looking for opinions on whether or not I should hire out for lawn care and snow removal on my properties or buy a truck and do it myself... let me explain my situation. I currently do not own a truck but would...
Michael Williams
Client Paid 17 yrs On A 30 yr Mortgage & Still Owe 80% - How?
I have an extremely motivated client that saw my "CASH 4 HOUSES" sign on my car. He is ready to sell because he has two houses, which translates to 2 mortgages. He is willing to just have the loan paid off or payments...
Alicia Marks
QOTW: How long did it take you to purchase your first investment?
Welcome to our question of the week! Based on last week's responses, we have a lot of lurkers that have not purchased their first property. Buying the first, or even second and third can feel pretty nerve wracking. So...
Brendan Conners
Investing Around Vancouver, BC. Looking to Make Connections.
I’m hoping that people can share their experiences with me about their recent successes in BC real estate, markets to be looking at, and the best ways to get started (apartment, townhome, detached, etc). If people wan...
Rich Weese
vacancies continuing to rise nationally
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125479559237566623.html?mod=rss_economy
This article is talking about apts nationally. Vacancies continuing to rise and article says they will continue to rise. Tied to unemployment fi...
Account Closed
Rental vs. Flipping: Which, and why?
I'm sure most new investors have this question. Although I myself am new, I know where I stand. I'd prefer to build a rental portfolio accompanied by periodic flips. But I'm curious. Are you more on the side of runnin...
Tom R.
Dont buy paint from Home depot.
I brought a paint sample to home depot to match and purchased a sample. I only needed enough to cover a few sq feet. When I went to use the paint it didnt match. I took it back to the store for a refund and they refu...
Casey Mayton
make your case: Stocks vs Rentals
Read through the forums but looking for current advice on a strong argument for choosing rentals over non-qualified stocks over the long term. The biggest differences I can see would be the rental 1031 to avoid taxes ...
Account Closed
Whats the most amazing inexpensive countertop on the planet?
Hello BP! :)Just closed, with a group of investors and myself, on a 50+ unit apartment building.We have to rehab the whole thing over the next 18 months and my GC and I have a small bet on the counter-tops.I believe t...
Courtney M.
For those focused on BRRRR...
Can you talk about in what condition you are buying properties, and how are you buying them?I really want to go down this road for my next investment but it seems a lot of the properties I see that would be "BRRRR-abl...