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Here's why I don't like the 1% rule...A buy-and-hold investor should think long-term. The 1% rule doesn't matter as much if you have a 5-10 year investing horizon because it does not take into account appreciation or ...
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I am starting out my journey in real estate investing. I live in orange county, California where there is basically nothing under $1 million. Is investing in California still viable? Say if I have 100K available for d...
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My first (stressful) flip :)The house is a 1,875sqft 4br/2ba with a front yard, back yard, carport, porch and back patio with built-in firepit. Comp average days on market is between 36-43 for this area of town.My hou...
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Hi there! My first blog post! :) I'm new to BP -- just started learning more about real estate investments. I had picked up Rich Dad Poor Dad a long while back, but am now getting back to educating myself.That bei...
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well i saw the property yesterday. has a few weird things about it .
Pex Piping , Slab foundation, no slider or door for rear access from inside the house
(have to add a side gate entrance to the rear) No garage, ...
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Anywhere I can buy property still for cheapPossible good investment?Iowa? Nebraska? I have not been keeping up lately although now i am.I live in NYC.
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When buying a house that you think has more value than what it's selling for, how much % cheaper is ideal for rentals?
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Hi all, I have had some experience in small real estate investing but a friend of mine has approached me to start investing in short-term rentals. I am aware of the main differences and landscape but was just curious ...