Marcus Auerbach
Thank God I had an LLC!! - Said no one ever!?
In 15 years in the biz I have not met someone who got sued and was saved by having an LLC. Every new investor gets hung up on asset protection and there is an entire industry catering to asset protection. There must b...
Sarah Buchanan
Tenant's dog attacked my husband!
Two weeks ago my tenant's dog (listed on her lease) attacked my husband as he dropped by to deliver a Christmas basket (no good deed goes unpunished?). Jumped up and went for my husband's throat/neck but fortunately ...
Annie R.
W2 professionals - passive investor or DIY?
Most of the discussion on this forum seems to cater to the DIYers. I haven’t seen much discussion on routes for passive investors to make similar or comparable CoC, cash flow, and equity as regular active investors. I...
Mindy Jensen
Introducing: Long Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene
Introducing Long Distance Real Estate Investing: How to Buy, Rehab, and Manage Out-of-State Properties by David Greene.Is your local market keeping you from investing? Are you leery of investing in a property where y...
JR T.
Insurance - Don't have any & not worried. Convince me I'm crazy.
I have 15 rental units and a primary residence in Frederick & Washington Counties, Maryland. Because they were acquired outright and my cash position has been continually strong since the time of the acquisitions ...
Michael L.
Opening the Kimono: My Out-of-State REI Experience
Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property. A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago. I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...
Ryan Dossey
Thinking about getting my conceal carry....
I think I am going to get my CCW. I have several guns and dozens of hours at the range. Given the fact that I am often meeting with people that I met online and showing a house I think I would feel more comfortable. I...
Samantha Arentzen
Beginner Investor!
Hello! I joined the bp community well over a year ago but have only been reading the message boards and blog. I realized I have yet to introduce my self!My name is Samantha! My husband Marco and I are from Tacoma, WA....
Wayne Tam
Top rental markets are also the most dangerous cities?
Just came across this list of most dangerous cities in America: Forbes 10 Most Dangerous US Cities and to my surprise many of the top rental markets spoke of by the other members are on the list! Detroit, St Louis, M...
Irina C.
Turnkey Success Story
Hey y'all ;) I wanted to share my first success story here that relates to turnkey investments. I had a lot of trouble finding positive posts about turnkey investment and thought I will share this here.
For some bac...