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Over the past couple of years we've seen a pretty big surge in average rental rates in Memphis. There has not been a corresponding spike in wages or a massive influx of new jobs. Any thoughts on what is driving this...
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Hi folks,As there's a proposal from Fed to increase the interest rate 4 times in 2022, what is your take on real estate investing? If you have the capital for downpayment and you have +ve cash flow, would you continue...
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Hey BP Members, If you would start as a newbie today, which book would you consider reading first?It can be either books from the BP bookstore or any other book you feel would have a huge impact today in building a st...
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Hey everybody, newbie here.
So I have my first deal under contract, home is occupied by renter for 10+ yrs. everything is going accordingly except I cannot get in contact with the renter to set up a time (or even get ...
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actually, it was Monday the 14th, but i never got around to it to post.it's located in garden city, purchase price is 73k. updates? around 15k or so. will rent for $1250 (high end). 3 bed, 2 baths, 1,070 sq. ft. , 2 c...
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Hi all,We are delighted to found BP community! and have read some great blogs and materials, like J Scott books.We are two brothers in our early 30's coming from Jerusalem, Israel !We are about to start our REI ventur...
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Hello,
I am new on the BP website. My wife and I started a rental property business in Hilton Head, SC earlier this year. Now we are looking to expand, as our first condo is renting really good.
In order for us to m...
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So I’ve been saving for a little while now and I’ve been studying real estate investing for about a year, I’ve read 10-15 books on investing. I’m looking to get started soon and I haven’t been able to come up with a s...
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I have been lurking in the background since 2016, so I figured it was time to finally venture out and introduce myself. Investing has always been a fascination of mine and now I think I actually have the balls to star...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $175,000
Two-story fourplex with parking, shared laundry and outdoor space. Each unit has its own enclosed pati...