Juan Rango
Rental properties seem worse than traditional investments
As an excited newbie, I have very little experience in real estate investing so at a meeting with my financial planner I asked about house hacking as a busy professional and he stated it would be a bad idea. This too...
William C.
The market downturn is here, at least in my market. Anyone else?
It's here. The shift is upon us. Whether a crash is to follow, I am not sure, but the rising tide that we have all been riding for the last 9 nears to reaching it's tipping point. I seriously have no more time to w...
Marc Estepa
Hawaii Landlord using $4000 deposit to fund carpet remodel
Aloha. I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with. My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front: The owner is hinting at replacing his e...
Anne W.
High Maintenance Tenant - Looking for your input
Hello all, I am looking for your input on managing this tenant. He is very high maintenance and I am at my limit. I am not perfect, so maybe it's me... Regardless, please feel free to share your constructive feedback....
Henry Lazerow
Would you be OK if your realtor had full sleeve tattoo?
I have a half sleeve shoulder to elbow and was considering making it into a full sleeve. Curious BP members opinion on this? I am a top realtor in my market (18 million in 18/19) and focus exclusively on 2-4 unit prop...
Steven McPherson
Who here has started from scratch?
Just a question for other BP members: who all on this board have started their RE business from nothing? That means you had no money and no personal savings to put in to marketing, down payments, etc.Follow-up questi...
Tim Chen
What are your thoughts in the California real estate market?
Every investor I meet, I like to ask them about their thoughts on where the real estate market is headed, specifically in California. People seem to give me answers from both ends of the spectrum. Recently, I spoke wi...
Marc Winter
Stay on top of this housing discrimination pitfall
Hi All:Just came across this article and thought it might help landlords and managers keep on top of a growing trend:
How To Avoid A Fair Housing Claim Over Source Of Income Discrimination source of income discrimina...
J Scott
Help Me Design My House!
I've had conflicting thoughts about starting this topic, but figured that my real estate life is pretty much an open book anyway, so here goes...
My wife and I are in the process of designing our new house th...
Kevin M.
Im a realtor and have ss approved at 340 but have offer at 360 can i do double escrow? In Ca
i have a short sale approved at 340 but have a offer at 360.. can i do double escrow?