Mario F.
Should I wait to buy my first property?
I am looking to buy my first property within the next few months but I've heard several real estate investors say that it's a terrible time to buy because of peak prices. That I should wait at least until after the e...
Yeshudas Nair
Property tax and maintenance in Tampa, FL
I am a newbie in Real estate investing. I have been reading and studying on Real Estate's in Tampa, FL.I had a concern about the taxes and maintenance costs in Tampa, FL.Suppose if i bring a house for $350k, what coul...
Allan Ringler
Rental income vs. Property appreciation
The question for you all... would you rather purchase a property that earns you positive cash flow month over month but very low property value appreciation or a property that barely breaks even every month with great...
Kate B.
Buying a 4 plex with Absestos (vermiculite) insulation in attic
I thought I had a great deal on a 4 plex, and got 20% off the list price. We have a contract for a cash purchase. The numbers are great.The home inspection yesterday disclosed that there is vermiculite/asbestos in...
Sam Leon
Fannie Mae deal is giving me an ulcer!
I hate dealing with Fannie Mae.
I have this FNMA property under contract to close on May 2. There is a separate thread on that HERE, but I think this is a different issue and I need some advice on how to mov...
Steve Rozenberg
Oil Prices Dropping!!!!!
With the price of oil dropping, who thinks it is a good or bad idea to invest in Houston? I have my opinion living here in Houston but am curious what others think that are not here.
Brian Ellwood
The 6 Pillars Of A Great Rental Market
50% of the new investors I talk to live somewhere that's not affordable as a rental market.
They want to invest but feel handcuffed by the high prices and competition around them.
I say "dude, you need to pick a new...
Hannah Price
Thought I'd get the best response from this forum topic.
Hi, BP friendly names and faces :)Long time lurker, first time poster.How often does one have the opportunity to help out a seller without profiting from a sale?SO.. Here's what I did today:I got to make a cash offer....
Lori N.
Landlord right to enter
I have a townhouse I am renting. I gave my tenant almost a week’s notice to have someone come in and check the HVAC for maintainence for the upcoming winter season. This tenant is very hard to accommodate because of...
Scott Alfano
Reliable Wholesalers
How has your experience with wholesalers in the Central Florida area been? What criteria do you use when deciding whether a wholesaler has a good ear to the ground? How much of their ARV and comps do you take to heart...