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Account Closed Houston Housing Market Nearing "Collapse"
30 September 2016 | 19 replies

"Houston is the only market that's is already looking dangerously close to collapsing."

Personally, I feel collapse is a strong word and a bit alarmist. Interesting chart though, I like the blue Phase 2 section.
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Jim Fell Private Lending Certification--Seriously?
17 April 2016 | 16 replies

I spoke with my attorney this afternoon, and he told me that Illinois is about the pass laws that will "crack down" on self directed IRAs and require private lenders to be certified.  Has anyone else heard about this?

Aaron K. Pay off rental mortgage early, or keep making payments?
31 December 2016 | 11 replies

Hi guys, I'm admittedly a bit math-challenged, so I'm having a difficult time running numbers on which option will serve me better in 10 years, 15 years, and 20 years. I tried making spreadsheets but I'm more confus...

Troy Knight Building a spec house in AE Flood zone
14 March 2021 | 13 replies

I'm curious if anyone has any experience with building a spec house in AE floodplain, especially in Charlotte, NC within Mecklenburg County. It's my understanding that I can build the lowest level of the first floor a...

Michael Wentzel Do property taxes impact your choice of market/ state?
18 March 2014 | 18 replies

We are purchasing buy-and-hold properties for cash flow in Colorado Springs and Pueblo at the moment. Both seem to have extremely low property taxes. We are looking at paying a bit more than $30 per month on one pr...

Brian Ellis Small bathroom remodel
11 December 2017 | 11 replies

Hello all,

I’m 7 months into a huge gut remodel job. Just happens to be my first home purchase. Got a good deal on it, and I’m doing most of the work myself. (Been living in it too).

I have most of the major stuff d...

Mark Koster Apartment Syndication vs. Turnkey Single-Family Rentals
22 July 2021 | 30 replies

I know this has been asked in the past. I've read through those posts and am looking to update the discussion based on current market conditions and get some advice based on our specific circumstances listed below.
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Kim Newman Kanney Retiree considering real estate investment. Crazy thinking?
2 August 2022 | 24 replies

I am in the process of selling a piece of farm ground. I want to diversify as well as keep this money in tangible assets. I'm 62. All of our income at this point comes from pensions, annuities, etc.  Am I crazy to be ...

Kyle Curtin 🤔 Retrading on Commercial Properties! 🤔
18 December 2022 | 13 replies

Gooood mornin’ BP!

I have heard on several podcasts about the concept of “retrading” (the term for going back to the seller after you are under contract and asking for credits, concessions, etc.) and how it cou...

Moritz Bode Highest Value Increasing Repairs
2 March 2020 | 49 replies

Hello BP community,I'd love to hear from experienced investors on which repairs have historically increased their home's value the most. Obviously, there are many factors involved in this and it is difficult to distin...