Jack B.
How are investors making money in Las Vegas rentals?
I'm looking at houses in Las Vegas that unless you pay cash, don't cash flow at all, and in most cases are a loss. So how are people making money with rentals in Vegas on 20-25% down financed properties? Appreciation ...
Rick Baggenstoss
Is your primary house an investment?
In another thread this debate was started. Is your primary dwelling an investment?
One argument for is that you expect your primary dwelling to appreciate, therefore, it is an investment.
However, an a...
Serge S.
How does this story end? Prediction for 2020
I am perpetually game planning future moves and this exercise inevitably requires taking a position on how the near future will unfold and the best way to benefit. I am interested in hearing what BP users think is abo...
Nick Gray
What is the best RE-related 9 to 5 job?
I am a relatively new buy-and-hold RE investor at age 24 who is looking to make a career transition and who needs some advice. My long-term goal is to go full-time as an investor, but in the short term I of course nee...
Kai Sato-Franks
Dave Ramsey recommends buying everything with cash!
Hello, What have you done what do you prefer? What are the pros and cons of both? Have you guys bought real estate (multifamily or single family) in cash and rented them until you saved up for your next investment to...
Dustin Ruff
Let's get real about starting out
There are so many positive stories about people starting their investment careers on here and online that aren't painting a completely accurate picture.
Most people are living paycheck to paycheck. The statistics on...
Jeff Hines
How would you start investing if you had $150k???
Hey everyone,I am a 28 year old who currently lives in NC. I just want to explain my circumstances and see how people with experience and knowledge in real estate would move forward if they were in my shoes. I have $...
Cornelius Charles
Diary of a New (wannabe) Investor in Southern California
I joined BP in March of last year after stumbling across the site while searching for real estate information. After a few months of research and study, my then-fiancé and I decided we would pursue rehabbing/wholesali...
Jonathan A.
Flipping partnership going to court on debate of renovation costs
I am a general contractor that partnered with 3 investors to flip a house. We all agreed to hire my company to do the renovation and agreed on a set budget and got a contract by my company. My company completed the re...
Aaron T.
What percent are you using for maintenance, vacancy, PM, etc???
I am using the BP rental calc to evaluate properties for potential rental performance. What numbers is everyone using for their expenses?I am using:Vacancy- 6%-8% this gives me one months rent at 8% or just enough to ...