Bryan Hancock
The Case For A Geometric Mean For Quoting Returns
Return citations were getting thrown around on another thread a few weeks ago so I took the liberty of dusting off some old finance texts where people try to get quite specific about citing returns. The case is made ...
Brian Lucier
Cash for Keys vs. Cash for "Trees"
Facing a difficult situation today. One of our landlords owns land for development which has become a favorite stomp for homeless people living in the woods. To add to the dilema, the hotel across the parking lot from...
Zo A.
Investing Out of State
Hey Everyone,I live near Tracy, California (near the Bay Area) and I am looking to invest out of state for cash flow properties. I am not really sure what states/areas to look at. I'd like to invest a maximum of 100k....
Kevin Hunter
Please Provide Deal Analysis on a 12-Unit. Feedback appreciated
An off-market deal has been brought to my attention. The owner is not selling, but is not opposed to selling. The unit is a 12-unit apartment building in Connecticut. 11 of the 12 units are currently rented. All u...
Monica Bear
Taking The First Step
As they say, "Ideas are cheap, execution is everything" and I'm having a disconnect going from knowing to actually doing. What holds me back personally is the fear of failure or making costly mistakes despite fully un...
Jon Crosby
Evolve Updates for 2020
I just received word of updates to Evolve's systems and platform for 2020. As many of you know I'm an Evolve customer for several years now and often share my experience with them (both good and bad). I'm curious ab...
Adam Butt
Would you buy a property without viewing in-person?
As quoted by some of the great titans throughout history, time is the most valuable asset that people possess. Time spent on viewing and maintaining a property can be leveraged towards finding your next deal and build...
Nina M.
My Roofstock Purchases
I am really touched by all the help I get from the BP community. I’d like to write down my experiences after purchasing 2 rentals from Roofstock. Hopefully, it’s useful, and that someone, somewhere will benefit from i...
Michele Velazquez
Keep Tenant or Get Him Out
I have a MFU in Austell, GA which is managed by a PM. One tenant is paying $400 below market rent, he is often late for rent, and has returned checks. He is paying the least amount of all of the tenants. His lease i...
Maher Bateh
capital gains tax?
If I buy and sell houses(flip) as a full time job, do I pay capital gains taxes? I read somewhere if it can be proven as a full time commitment and its the only source of income I make, the capital gains taxes are inc...