Philip Abbey
Paying off debt vs. investing in real estate
Hey everyone, I am wondering if it makes more sense to pay off existing debt first such as student loans credit card and car debt, or to save up instead to put a down payment on a rental property to bring in passive i...
Wes S.
Do investors negatively distort the market?
Hi BP,Do investors, purchasing a property with the sole expectation of renting it out, make it harder for owner-occupants to find affordable housing?This is the question that came up from a family member. He lives in...
Mindy Jensen
New Book... Learn to BRRRR Your Way to Financial Freedom!
A thorough [and] understandable overview of a methodology that could supercharge investors’ incomes. —Foreword Clarion ReviewsGreene is an authoritative guide, laying out his plan in well-organized, easy-to-read prose...
Patricia Hinojos
Ways to upsell "extras" to raise monthly rental income?
I was wondering if anyone has been successful "upselling" rental income by offering extras to boost monthly rent. I'm thinking things like extra $ for optional wash/dryer, stainless frig, security alarm, even a flats...
Brian Naumann
First Deal Gone wrong or bad PM?
Hi Everyone,I closed on my first TK property in Memphis, TN on August 17th. Yay me! Found out during the rehab's home inspection that there were (inherited) tenants in the property during the rehab, I thought this was...
Michael Ealy
What Is Your ONE Question About Apartment Investing?
If you're a newbie or beginner investor, I want to help you. What is the ONE question about apartment investing that you like to get answered? I have been buying houses and apartments since 1999 and have about 1,000 a...
Account Closed
For The Love of Pete Don't Syndicate your First Deal!
There has been a lot of activity in the forums about newbies syndicating real estate. I feel like someone needs to be a voice of reason here. Look, I get it. The allure of doing big deals and taking big fees for buyin...
Sushree Mohanty
Guidance needed on first STR investment - location, identify deals etc.
Hi everyone - My husband and I reside in CA and looking to purchase our first STR. Any tips/pros and cons on where to invest which will provide good cashflow? We will hire a property manager so that will be 20% commis...
Ian Hoover
Emotional Support Dog
I have read the other posts on this topic but I seem to be getting screwed right now and it is a little different then anything else I have read, I rented a house to this young couple in Pittsburgh and they did ask ab...
Michael Sun
Market suggestion for Bay Area Newbie
Hey Bay Area investors! Newbie here, scoping out the market for my long-term rental property. Any suggestions? Is Tracy, Fresno, Stockton worth some research? Or Reno/Tahoe makes more sense?