Russell Brazil
Is Bigger Pockets Creating Unrealistic Expectations For Investors
One of the more complex parts of being a real estate agent is setting realistic expectations for what your client can expect from the market. There are always going to be people who have unrealistic expectations, but ...
Account Closed
Most apartment markets are near the peak -- buyer beware
I'm just posting this as a warning for newbies. Obviously, no one can predict the future and no one knows what's going to happen next year, the year after, etc. But most apartment markets are at or near the peak in ...
Pavlos Kasselouris
Do you track your NET WORTH?
After reading the book of the millionaire real estate investor by Gary Keller, where it says to track your net worth frequently, I started few months ago to track my net worth and see it how it performs during time. I...
Mark Negley
The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner summary
Ch. 1 Why I Love Rental Properties
Ability to use the leverage
Ability to hustle for greater returns
Ability to manage my investment directly
People always need a place to live
Its worked ...
Jack B.
Wont the new Trump/GOP tax plan reduce demand for housing?
In expensive markets like NJ, Seattle, expensive areas of CA, etc? I suspect the demand curve will shift unfavorably, at least for expensive properties. Cheap properties in the Seattle area around 350K and so may be c...
Laura C.
Rental Property Analysis--Is this right?
I just completed a "Four square rental property analysis" for a fourplex in my area, and according to my calculations it has a negative cash flow. Am I missing something, or is this property just that "bad" of a deal?...
Wai Fung
Infinite Banking Concept, Cash Flow Banking, or Bank on Yourself
Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...
Steven DeMarco
Almost 2 years in and haven't made any money (via cashflow)
Hey BP - Want some advice/perspective on my situation.
Back in 2022, I had a strong desire to get into REI to diversify my investments and pursue a new side hustle. I envisioned real estate investing as a way to make...
Wes Blackwell
Stockton: The Last Bastion of Housing Affordability in California
After my most recent post on Realtor.com projecting Stockton to be the #4 metro market in the nation in 2018, I've received the same question over and over and over again:"But WHY Stockton? What's so great about it? A...
Kishun Barker
Whats is everyone's opinion on paying 100% cash for properties
I am interested in buying deplexs in cleveland with 100% cash and was just wondering what tips or advice other investors can point out to me