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I now get why everyone doesn’t invest in RE!
Because it’s hard and taking the first step in the hardest! We have money ready to go and I always wonder why people who seem to do better than us, don’t invest in RE. But the emotional roller coaster has almost don...
Daniel Lehman
All cash or financing?!?
Hello, I am a new member to BP and currently saving up to invest in real estate with my cousin as a partner (also currently working on getting my real estate license). We decided on renting out small multi-families to...
Rachel Simpson
Buying in an appreciating market vs. buying for cash flow
Hi all. I am analyzing a deal that is outside my comfort zone and I am very much in my head and overthinking it. I am hoping for insight from more experienced investors.I currently invest in a class C (probably C-) ar...
Selina Giarla
ISO Lenders: 30 Yr Fixed or......10/1 Interest only ARM?
I have been striking out in underwriting with 30 yr fixed rates, the math just isn't working out for me to make any cash flow and the debt service monthly expense is wiping out any NOI and thus my yield. So... I am co...
James Park
New Study Forecast: More Companies Will Leave California
Irvine , CA Thursday, January 07, 2016 According to a new study of companies leaving California during the last eight years, the state's business climate will worsen because of a multitude of proposed tax hikes and ne...
Ethan G.
$20 Oil and non-Houston Markets
I'm in Houston and work as an attorney with only energy clients and my business has been severely impacted. I've also seen the real estate market locally cool over the past 6 months and the trend is down.How are thin...
Brett Jurgens
Zillow ads climate risk insights, but too many people are ignoring the data
A sign of the times. Zillow is adding climate risk scores powered by First Street for every for-sale listing on its platform.
Another Zillow survey published in September 2023 found that 83% of home shoppers conside...
Jimmy Humphrey
Over Leveraged?
Hi,Listening to some of the podcasts and reading the blog, I keep feeling this inner red flag that keeps popping up in me. I get the feeling that a lot of folks are advocating being over leveraged and taking on an un...
Erik W.
BRRRR - How do you guys eat?
This question is for the folks who Buy cheap, Rehab fully, Rent, Refi, and Repeat (BRRRR strategy). I want to know how you make it work. Here's an example of what I'm talking about:Purchase price: $10,000Rehab (everyt...
Lee Common
Deflation on the Horizon?
Make Sure You Get This One Right
By Niels C. Jensen
There are those who sweat over every decision, worrying about how it will affect their lives and investments. Then there is the school of thought that we should f...