Andrew Nesbitt
Hard Money question (I dont want to get ripped off)
I've read on here a bit, but I would like to know what is a standard rate for a newbie getting a HML. From looking on the internet I see tons of advertisements saying 8-12%, 2 to 5 points, 6 months to 7 years. Bu...
Nicholas Jones
Having an appraiser evaluate a house we are buying in cash?
Hi All,I am looking to buy a house to flip in the Austin area, and in addition to my contractor inspecting the property I am wondering if anyone thinks there is value in also having a professional real estate appraise...
Daria Sukhenko
Newbie found really good deal, but having cold feet
Hello everyone!I've been really interested in REI for sometime now: reading BP forums, listening to podcasts, but haven't closed a deal yet, simply because I'm in my educational phase of REI now. However, I've been wo...
Nick Gerli
Top Rent Growth Markets - Not What You Think!
Many rental markets did well in 2020 despite the headwinds of a recession and pandemic. The graph below charts the markets that performed the best in terms of rent growth. They're a surprising list to say the least!
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Ronald Perich
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a Terrible Book
If you look over the Best Real Estate Books blog post by @Brandon Turner you will see Rich Dad, Poor Dad as one of the best business books for real estate entrepreneurs. I will admit, I found it to be one of the best ...
Minh Le
Investment opportunities in Beaumont, TX
Hello all,Since the Houston market is ultra-competitive these days, I would like to look outside the city and Beaumont, TX came on my radar. I looked at threads pertaining to the Beaumont, and they seem to have a favo...
William A.
True value of property
Advice that Brandon Turner gives is buy properties at 20 percent below their value. Unless an appraisal has been recently performed, how do you know what the true value of the property is? Is this based on comparab...
David Levy
Brandon is happy with $300/mo profit. What's your Minimum to buy?
Hi all,Market is very expensive in my area and most properties if rented would barely cover mortgage payments, however, my friend, few years ago was buying Studios in co-ops that allowed to rent out and she's making a...
Jacob Hanson
HELP! Minneapolis proposal eliminates credit score for screening!
Minneapolis is proposing to not allow landlords to use credit score as a factor for screening tenants. Evictions older than 3 years and felonies over 5 years cannot be used to disqualify candidates either. I'm a new...
Amanda Chandler
Officially a Landlord!
Super excited, officially rented out my first property! It's a single-family home in TX, and the deposit has been paid. Wanted to share some things I learned and that I would implement/do differently next time. Down t...