Drew Y.
Its beginning to feel a lot like 2005 everywhere I look
So I have been watching the interest rates as they have begun to rise and the notional value of risk free treasuries and ten year treasury bonds are approaching 3% . Given that the CAP rates in the San Francisco bay a...
Roee Hazut
successful RE investors told me to not invest out of state
Recently I had the opportunity to speak with two investors, they are both in their 60’s and both of them have managed to create a great financial freedom for themselves and their families. I was really happy to have t...
Bradley Shuhart
How much negative cash flow is too much
I have an opportunity to assume a loan at 2.5% in a HCOL SoCal community. Even at that rate I will still be losing about $800-$1000 per month with a renter due to HOA & Mello Roos. I'm ok with a negative cash fl...
David Lutz
The Myth of Cashflow – and understanding how to reserve properly and model.
Let me start by saying I am all in on RE. I have an MBA, spent years learning about RE before I pulled the trigger. And when I did, I bought 5 houses worth over $1M in 18 months with only $100K of my own money. So I f...
Harry Arnold
Is it just me, or has BP changed over the past few years?
It seems to me that BP has changed. I can’t put my finger on exactly when - but, I think it started about 3-5 years ago. Up until then, BP was filled with good stuff, real value, from real REI at all levels. The conte...
Andrea Cole
How are you handling Coronavirus cancellations?
We have a Strict cancellation policy but guests are asking for full refunds due to events that are cancelled in the area. We are not in a region of the US that Airbnb recognizes in the extenuating circumstance guideli...
Russell Brazil
Is Bigger Pockets Creating Unrealistic Expectations For Investors
One of the more complex parts of being a real estate agent is setting realistic expectations for what your client can expect from the market. There are always going to be people who have unrealistic expectations, but ...
Tony Velez
Turnkey. Am I a wussy?
Am I a wussy for thinking turnkey for my first real estate investor? Be honest I can take it. 😊ThanksTony V
Will Wu
Is this seller playing games with me?
I recently engaged in a negotiation to buy a portfolio of rental apartments from a seller whom just inherited these properties from her late father. The properties were off market. I contacted her to discuss if she mi...
David Stone
Tenant paid rent but not Late Fee
Hey, just had a question for landlords out there to see what everyone else would do in this situation... We have a tenant who has been on time or early coming up on 3 years now and keep the place in excellent conditio...