So there must be other places like my town. The average (decent shape) 2 family home is selling from 250k-325k. And the average rent is $1100-$1300. These numbers don't work out for the 1% rule. Everything I've ever r...

I haven't posted a thread in awhile. I think one of the last ones said I was retiring for real....Wifey and I decided to consolidate and move to The Villages in FL. We had 3 houses to sell, 4 cars, a golf cart and ...

I have had a rental property for almost 5 years now.  I have been happy with my property management company for the most part.  However, I would like to start taking care of this on my own.  I feel like the knowledge ...

Hi BP Community,This year in June I purchased my first buy and hold property - a duplex. I know that it is important to have cash reserves set aside for unexpected issues that may arise with the property. However, sho...

I've been a real estate investor for about 12 years now and I've been involved in a lot of flips. I don't do upper end houses, mostly just starter home stuff. I know that there are people who frequently make 100k + on...

The two investors I knew growing up kept at it their entire lives. Here is an article about a local Portland guy that is a legend in RE. Do you plan on investing forever?

Joe Weston unplugged
Published: Monday, Novem...

I just read @brandonturner goal article and I was starting to get annoyed at it since he was bad mouthing goals. Then it got better when I realized he wasn't bad mouthing goals, but saying you can't have just goals an...

There have been some threads recently talking about working hard, spending less than you earn, etc. so I thought that there would be a thread on the subject book. I couldn't find one so I thought it would be a good i...

Hello Everyone,I'm coming to the forum with a few questions about wholesaling. I am currently in the Navy, stationed in North Chicago. I am very interested in wholesaling and I am wanting to close on a house within th...