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TJ Walker How to rationally select a long-distance market for investing?
10 January 2018 | 70 replies

I live in Long Island, NY, where hideous shacks cost half a million and only rent for $2000 a month, so I am excited about investing long distance. (My first investment duplex in NY metro is cashflow negative-I hadn't...

Marek Kucharski Important decision: Rental real estate vs stocks
16 January 2023 | 95 replies

My wife and I have three houses that we rent out. This journey started about 10 years ago. We have 15-year mortgages on these. The houses are worth about $800K (TX). We are very happy with how these houses appreciated...

Brie Schmidt Baseboard Heat?
26 October 2015 | 57 replies

We have a unit that currently has baseboard heat (electric) The tenants we had in there years ago never complained about the cost of heat, but the tenants we have had for the past 2 years say that their bill goes up $...

Robin Grimes I get asked "So, how many properties do you own?"
18 March 2013 | 72 replies

"So, how many properties do you own?"
I get this question almost every time I tell someone that I'm a real estate investor. Tenants and applicants ask the same question also. I generally respond with a smile and s...

Steven C. Suarez Duped in Dallas by $30k wannabe guru!
7 December 2016 | 84 replies

Earlier this year my good friend paid $30k to a Dallas real estate guru to finally get started in real estate at the ripe young age of 55. After the course, the gurus convinced him to put his entire retirement into 2 ...

Brandon Ingegneri If your going to quit your job or drop out of college, read this
28 January 2019 | 30 replies

I’ve been reading a ton of posts recently where people have recently quit college or a job, or are thinking about doing so. While I commend people on having the commitment and passion to peruse a different path, but t...

Kendrique Coats How is everyone feeling on buying now?
25 July 2021 | 84 replies

I am just getting my feet wet in real estate and I am curious to know what is everyone thinking regarding purchasing multi family investment properties now during a pandemic? I’ve been reading and watching videos and ...

Abi Horton Newbie starting with a house hack? Where would you go?
5 April 2023 | 32 replies

HI,I am currently living in Long Island, NY (and I hate it here). I was going to buy a condo in Miami (I used to live there and would love to move back) but since realized its just not a good investment move to buy a ...

Nay Russ Looking to purchase first Rental property (need help)
6 February 2024 | 38 replies

Hello Everyone!
We are looking to purchase are first rental property to generate extra income. We eventually want to keep purchasing more and hold multiple properties. I am willing to study and learn all I can about ...

Paden Anderson Snow balling VS 15 year notes on rentals
12 April 2018 | 68 replies

Snow balling vs 15 year notes on rental properties....?  Have any of you ran the numbers to see which is a better strategy on paying down the loans on your properties? We currently have 2 rental properties, one a 4 pl...