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Regret accepting offer with owner carry in 2nd position
After listing my property (a 4-plex in San Diego) too high in a declining market, receiving no offers after a month even after a 9% price cut, I asked my broker: at what price could he guarantee an offer within a week...
Andrew Kewley
Advice for Investor in High Priced Market
BP,I live in the San Diego area and I'm looking to invest in cash-flowing rental properties. However, in San Diego, it seems nearly impossible to find a property that will cash-flow without a huge percentage down, and...
Kelly Carter
The math just isn't working :(
Hi all, I have a few questions. I'm very new to real estate investing, and have just spent the past 2 weeks exploring my area (Charlotte NC). Granted, I've only been looking on the MLS...which leads me to my first que...
Travis Raila
Out of state investors - what market did you choose and why?
I've been talking to a few people about this recently, but I would love to poll a larger group.For those of you who have invested out of state - which market did you decide to invest in, and why did you choose that ma...
Eva Salas
In Unit Washer/Dryers?
Hi, The trend in Silicon Valley, in the pricier buildings, is toward in unit W/Ds. I'm wondering a few things, but mostly has anyone done this and how much more (in %) they were able to get for their units after insta...
Sarp Ka
Where to invest in 2021 as an out of state
Hello there,I am looking for area suggestions for 2021 second half.I would be into areas where the crime is not high, population has stable and mid-class income. B class neighbors and tenant pool is what I am after.Be...
Justin Franklin
Best cities to buy and hold
What cities do you all consider the best long term investments? I've had my eyes on western suburbs of Detroit and suburbs of Dallas TX like Fort Worth.
Trevor Ewen
New Orleans Land Auction
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-03-10/new-orleans-is-auctioning-off-vacant-lots-onlineWhat do you think? Based on what I know about the town and local economy, I wouldn't be rushing at these vacant lots. N...
Tim Mieney
My Turn Key Company Due Diligence (Reposted)
Hey BP Fam! First one was deleted. I'm assuming because I used links. Reposting now without them. Here we go...After deciding I wanted to explore out of state investing, I spent the last week meeting with several "Tur...
Juan Diaz
The Difficulties of Airbnb
I decided to write a column about my own experience putting some of my investment properties on Airbnb, so that you too can learn from my mistakes, understand what a good rental requires, and learn some of the horrors...