Chase A.
Why is cash flow important?
I am very new to real estate investing and was wondering why cash flow is so important. If you can rent a house out and have the rent cover the expenses and mortgage with nothing left over isn't it still a good deal? ...
Bryan Clement
The importance of physical fitness
Hello BP, Recently I've noticed my motivation to do things is declining, and after a serious self-evaluation, I've come to realize that a lot of my lack of motivation has to do with my fitness and eating habits. Does ...
Jesse Choe
Important Tenant Questions To Ask
What are some great questions to ask beside the normal reference, deposits, etx.. that you wouldn't think of to ask potential roommates or tenants that would help you determine if they might be a problem later down th...
Melissa Haworth
What's the Most Important Thing?
If you're an out-of-state investor or are thinking about becoming one, what's the most important thing(s) for you when you're working through the process? (Everything from early research to closing and listing your ST...
Krishnan Iyer
Stessa and Airbnb Data Import ...
Is anyone using Stessa and importing Airbnb transactions into Stessa? Works really well (I used the CSV option) - but the Stessa import tool does not bring in the GUEST SERVICE FEE from the Airbnb transaction. Any ide...
Matthew Ries
How important is Location for MFs
Hello everyone,I have a question regarding MFs for all the seasoned investors. How important is "location" in MF investing? Currently, I invest in SFs and location is very important for any prospective properties - ...
Nathan Tabor
The Importance of a Business Plan
Not having a business plan is like taking a family vacation withoutmaking any plans. I don’t know of anyone who takes a vacation withoutplanning it but I know many, many business owners who don’t have abusiness plan. ...
Account Closed
Why is Cash flow so important?
Why is positive cash flow mandatory in a real estate investment? I understand looking for positive cash flow is a good proxy to avoid making bad deals when you’re a beginner, but if you’re careful in your estimates an...
Neal Collins
The importance of good record keeping
We just took over a 15-unit multifamily here in Portland that is in a great part of town. We knew that it was 50% occupied, but some of the vacancies were due to unfinished work on the property. No problem, we’d rathe...
Bradley Reecer
Is insurance important when flipping property?
I want to start flipping houses but I’m curious about what I should in for insurance. Since I’ll only be owning these properties for a short time should I even get insurance? And if so what type and what does it go f...