Joshua Smith
House Hackers: What unexpected issue(s) did you have to deal with when starting out?
I am looking to purchase a small multifamily for my first house hack in RVA early 2025. I have read many books and articles on the subject, but I'd like to hear some perspectives from others who have already started t...
Ava G.
What's the worst thing than can happen in Real Estate Investing?
I have been investing in the stock market for quite some time and since I'm in for the long-run and I'm not obligated to pay monthly dues, I have some peace of mind. If, for some reason, I stop working and d...
Nick Breslin
Good buy and hold markets
I am just starting out in real estate, and have been told by multiple people that a buy and hold strategy for positive cash flow, while getting a decent COCR in my area (Portland, OR) is very difficult/ not possible. ...
Jeb Brilliant
Hi, I'm new here and searching out my first property. I live in Long Beach Ca and am looking in Texas
Hi all, I really like the forum, podcast and blog. I've been trying to learn as much as I can all over the web but this place seems to be the best and biggest. I'm looking to buy my first home as a rental property and...
Pete M.
Fort Wayne Indiana Tax Lien Sale CONFUSION!
Good afternoon fellow BP'ers! I attended a tax lien sale today just to watch how things went. It was very interesting, however, it left me confused on the tax lien process. My understanding is that the homeowner ha...
Allison O.
Priced out of Chicago market, so where do I go?
Hello,I am looking to buy my first rental property. I want to spend as little out of pocket as possible, and I am thinking that means I have to look out of the Chicago market and possibly out of state. Since this is m...
James Pettinelli
Investing out of state
I was initially trying to invest in locations within 1-2 hours driving distance of where I live in Northern VA, but then it occurred to me that that's a very limiting approach. But how do I invest out of state? How ...
Lavaud Charlemagne
Best Apple laptop for real estate?
I’m in the market to buy a laptop to do real estate (i’m an agent) but i’m not sure which one to buy (I would prefer an Apple laptop but I’m open to other suggestions)? Thanks for your assistance.
Carlos Ptriawan
Again, just another Bay Area ADU Appraisal cost
Here we go, another bay area ADU appraisal topic, some folks here know that I planned to build ADU way back in 2018 but canceled and instead, I use the money to purchase another duplex still in the bay area, but that ...
Nick Winikoff
Will companies with the Airbnb model move into the mainstream?
The popularity of Airbnb is not to be denied, but will it stay as the only major short-term rental company in the United States?