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Take your meds Mr. Gore!
Al Gore recently made a statement saying that there is 75% chance that within just 5 years the polar ice in the artic will disappear. He claimed this was the conclusion reached by a certain scientist who imediated de...
Tianyun Zhang
Need help to analyze two apartment deals
Hi BP community, I am a new investor in Southeast Michigan. I am looking to invest in an apartment building of 5-15 units. I found 2 deals and I would appreciate it very much if someone could help me analyze the de...
Matthew Trotter
Find a rental property through direct mail
I would like to hear your thoughts, experiences, and stories!So here is what I want: buy 1 rental property in 2015.And here is the strategy: direct mail to single-family homes near my own home. I want to come across a...
Laura Van Lenten
Cost segregation self survey instead of full study?
My accountant told me there are two ways to get a cost segregation study, one being the expensive route where an engineer comes onsite and does it. He said there is another, cheaper option where I basically fill in a ...
Eric Medemar
What's Your Excuse For Not Investing
You can either make excuses or make progress, but never both!
Every year I talk to countess "Investors" who:
* Have been thinking about investing
* Have been reading about investing
* Have a friend who f...
Jordan Thompson
Recently acquired duplex for $29k req some rehab-need advice
Good afternoon and happy NEW YEAR,Recently purchased a Brick duplex (3bd,1.5ba & 2bd, 1ba) for $29k approx one hour north of Indianapolis, Indiana and I am very satisfied with the deal. My experience entails of m...
Dave Antonelli
Need advice on deal.
I have 4 properties in Bismarck,ND. With the recent oil boom up here, rents have increased dramatically. Oil prices have dropped, but production and trucking havent slowed down and probably wont for awhile.I bought a ...
Ben Einspahr
Common things that get overlooked after moving out of a house hack
Key Points:
-Keep the utilities in your name and bill back to the long-term tenants.
-Hire out lawn care and snow removal... or DIY.
-Insurance costs will decrease when transitioning from homeow...
Sam Leon
How to deal with a slumlord neighbor?
Have you ever had to deal with another landlord who is a slumlord?I am in a small condo building and my unit A is adjacent to another unit B. I rent out unit A and the other owner rents out unit B. I maintain unit A...
Michael Pannacciulli
Rent or Sell
Hello - I have a property that is a second home in PA that is a second home. Never rented the property. My plan has been to sell it (it's paid off) and use that as seed money to invest in TN. I listed it just after...