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Joshua Dorkin What Excuse Do You Have for NOT Investing?
13 December 2007 | 48 replies

For all of the newbies out there, I was wondering what excuses you have for not investing. I think it might be helpful to share with everyone here!

For the veterans, I'd love to hear some of the excuses you used b...

Mark Alexander MARKET CRASH - Thoughts?
27 September 2020 | 64 replies

Let me start off by saying that I am no means making an excuse to not invest in real estate. I am actually looking to make my first purchase (house-hacking) within the year. Here is what triggers me though:My full-tim...

H Simpson Christmas Gifts For Tenants
7 December 2009 | 29 replies

Do any of you give Christmas gifts to tenants?

If they are "good" tenants, I'll hand deliver a gift card from the local grocery chain. They can use it for gasoline or groceries. Depending on the tenant, the denominat...

Account Closed How does money laundering work in a real estate investment firm?
10 August 2015 | 38 replies

I AM NOT ASKING FOR ADVICE ON HOW TO DO ANYTHING ILLEGAL! Lol.I used to know someone whose dad owned a real estate investment firm that had 5.5 billion of assets.They told me that there is a lot of money laundering th...

Ryan Jones Buy and Hold and the 1% rule?
24 November 2017 | 26 replies

I'm just curious about buying and holding properties while renting them out.  In most everywhere in the US, you cannot rent a property for at least 1% of the value.  In Denver, you can buy a $400k property and get no ...

Matthew Rutledge Documenting My Saga
12 August 2013 | 15 replies

I figured this would be a good place to document what I'm doing. (I'm sure we can move this if we need.) I welcome constructive criticism. I even welcome someone telling me I'm an idiot. The goal is to write it do...

Account Closed Rents under $600/mo and poverty
1 January 2023 | 32 replies

How many of you have tenants paying $600 and under who aren't living at or below the poverty line? Don't take offense. I'm well aware that $600 can rent some nice units and is enough for a mortgage payment in some ...

Giancarlo Paone What would you do with 30k out of college?
8 January 2018 | 43 replies

What would you do if you graduated college and you were handed 30k to do as you please. Note: you are unable to live with your parents and are going to be starting a job in NYC in a couple of months.

Account Closed The tenant says she lost her job and breaking the 2 year lease
17 July 2022 | 23 replies

Hi All,First time posting something and would appreciate any help. Essentially, back in September 2021, a tenant signed a 2-year lease to rent my property and now 11 months later she says she lost her job and is now u...

Ana Marie B. New Member from San Francisco - Need Advice on our Next Investment Opportunity
5 August 2015 | 26 replies

Greetings, BP! My husband and I have been lurking on this site for the past month and finally decided to create an account on this special day -- we officially closed on our 1st investment property today! A little abo...