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Shashank R. Investing in Rental Income Properties out of state
10 July 2018 | 121 replies

Hey Everyone,My goal is to invest in Single Family Homes and Condos that I can rent out and eventually generate a decent amount of passive income.I’ve heard from many experienced investors (and moguls) that the best w...

Alice K. Ever get jealous? How do $1M homeowners own that?!
21 August 2017 | 106 replies

Every single time I'm in any grocery store, walking the street, or anywhere in a posh neighborhood, esp. the Bay Area, I think: * "Golly, gosh, gee, how do these people afford these wonderful homes?"* "What do I have ...

Matthew Mucker Where does the 50% rule come from?
1 May 2021 | 300 replies

I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...

David Song Why to avoid < 50 k properties
2 July 2018 | 338 replies

If a house sells 50 k and rent for 1000, it meets 2% rule. But actually I think it is not necessarily a good investment.

Assuming SFR, 1500 sf, 3 be 2 ba, in small Midwest town. Move on ready. 30 years old. No renov...

Steve K. Due On Sale Clause About to Become More Common?
12 January 2025 | 185 replies

We haven't seen that many due on sale clauses being enforced by lenders over the past decade or so. At the same time, we're seeing some gurus selling strategies like subto as if there is no risk of triggering a DOSC. ...

Sid Franklin Chicago/Illinois Property Tax Hikes Making Me Jittery About Investing
15 December 2017 | 203 replies

Chicago is a hot market now but the State, County and City all have significant public employee pension and healthcare debt (that cannot be reduced except maybe in a bankruptcy).  Property taxes are already high, but ...

Giovanny Garcia Should I do the full 20 years
14 January 2019 | 131 replies

Hello BP! I am an Active Duty Army Staff Sergeant (E-6) currently at 9 years 5 months Time In Service with 10 months left of Active Duty service. This will put me at exactly 10 years 2 months TIS. I am struggling w...

Robert C. What makes you a heavy hitter on BP?
1 May 2020 | 140 replies

Ok, let me say I'm really asking because I'm bored today with sheltering in place! But I've been for some reason seeing the phrase "heavy hitters" popping up more than I remember on BP, referring to a particular group...

Will Barnard The Occupants from Hell!
16 April 2019 | 838 replies

I am currently dealing with some occupants (who are no more than squatters) and getting them out so I can get in and start the rehab has been a daunting process. Typically, I get them out with cash for keys and it is ...

Douglas B. Anyone out there specializing in under 30k properties?
3 April 2022 | 540 replies

I'm looking to form a networking group of people who specialize in under 30k properties for cash flow. I propose we share ideas to help each other maximize our success!