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Would like to hear from others on this one.Often, when I tell someone about an apartment building located in a class C neighborhood in NYC, the first question they ask is whether I carry a gun when visiting the proper...
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So, my wife and I have been have been saving for a while, which isn't really easy. (Two kids, tuition, CA prices..) But we do live a pretty thrifty lifestyle. 2001 ford truck for me and 2010 Pilot for the Mrs. All pa...
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The reason for this post is because I often read other investors post about looking for a property in an area where they have good schools. We did that. We bought a home in Burbank, California, a very expensive suburb...
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Hello,
I'm new to BP and was just wanting to get some opinions.... Have any of you ever used auction.com to purchase foreclosures? I see postings from them it seems like everywhere and I just want to know...
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Hey BP'ers! I've been lurking for about 2 months now and can finally say I'm READY. Like OBSESSIVELY ready. I'm quitting my job in 30 days or less even if it means ZERO sleep and personal time. I'm committed and STARV...
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Why I'm Triggered
Every week I read stories on social media about someone’s unfortunate situation driven by the increasing cost of housing and wages that have not kept up….and I’m sick of it.
Part of me wants to mes...
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So I'm genuinely curious about this topic, and I apologize if it's been covered previously. I've been thinking a lot lately about sellers who go the fsbo route but say they are willing to entertain buyers with agents...
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Coronavirus seems way worse than 2008.& yet prices are way above 2008.dow was around 9k. now it's at 21k. very few businesses that I would buy at this point. mayb ppeople think vaccine might be found or warmer w...
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Does someone have a good link or can provide info on laws regarding capital gains taxes and income taxes on property in Mexico? Am looking to buy something in the Tulum area that will be used as a vacation home but al...
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I'm look for answers to my question both on a specific situation (which I'll describe) and as a general overview.This is my first rental. Tenants moved in a month ago. Summer is in full swing now and in my location it...