Osazee Edebiri
California Vs Out of State (really, but why?)
I think the constant discussion of California vs anywhere else is intriguing. So I pose a question. Hypothetical, if a person had a 2 million dollars to invest, they purchased property with 1 million in California an...
John Burtle
Making offers on houses but the real estate agent isn't happy
Do you guys ever make offers on properties and the real estate agent tells you you're being ridiculous with your offer and that he isn't up for telling the home owner your offer because its too low? Here's a quick run...
Jeremy Paschedag
Apartment 1 BR?
I was giving info on a multi-unit apartment yesterday that I'm hoping the price is flexible. My concern is that all of the units are 1 bedroom. Is this a valid concern? Or in multi-units is this normal?
Porter Rappleye
Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...
Bryan Hancock
Still Waiting On Hyperinflation...
Well the uber doom-and-gloomers have been decidedly reticent of late. This changed recently in the blog arena. Changes in purchasing patterns of bonds later this year seem to have everyone in a tizzy now.
I renew...
Prachi Metha
Short Term/Mid Term Rental in Sacramento region
I am looking into getting a property in Sacramento Region and converting it into Mid Term rental (3 to 6 month furnished rental for business/travel nurses). Does anyone have Mid Term Rental in this region, needed some...
Michael Quigley
Multi-Unit
I am looking at Multi-Units (3+) that will give me a possible profit that I can live in and rent two. I am from Boston, MA and want take advantage of a 3.5% FHA loan. I found a unit that has a 1BR on the first floor (...
Shane Pearlman
Student Housing: Studios & Universities
I am looking at an opportunity in Minneapolis (north of como) a few blocks from the University of Minnesota. Decent building and a lot of the big capital expenditures (roof, boiler, windows...) have been recently upgr...
Douglas Gratz
What is the new construction process? Dig lot, pour concrete, etc
Hello, I am doing my first new construction and at first I was very confident, but no, not so much. A lot of my flips took longer than anticipated which resulted in me having to find money for the closing.I did! but ...
Stephen Rinaldi
Buyers need to understand the mistake in "waiting for rates to drop"
The reason why this industry brings some of the best and brightest is that is so dynamic, no changes in the market are in a vacuum. Clients that are expecting rates to slip, a sentiment that I agree with, are missing...