Ryan Jones
Buy and Hold and the 1% rule?
I'm just curious about buying and holding properties while renting them out. In most everywhere in the US, you cannot rent a property for at least 1% of the value. In Denver, you can buy a $400k property and get no ...
Azita S.
Emergency Raze & Remove Notice :(
Earlier this year, I purchased 5 duplexes in Milwaukee metro in a package deal. The buildings were inexpensive $96K for the package and all together they needed less than $20,000 in repairs. I took a $100K HELOC to ...
Mark Yesa
Should i wait until next year to buy my first property?
Hi, im mark from seattle wa. No experience in real estate but i have been investing my time to know more about real estate. And ive been working with my realtor to find a good deals in my area. I know i shouldn't be w...
Scott H.
Covincing Spouse You're Not Crazy
I would guess at least a few of you have had to convince your spouse or significant other that you weren't crazy, you weren't going to bankrupt the family, and that this whole real estate investing thing was a good id...
Account Closed
Rents under $600/mo and poverty
How many of you have tenants paying $600 and under who aren't living at or below the poverty line? Don't take offense. I'm well aware that $600 can rent some nice units and is enough for a mortgage payment in some ...
Mitchell Jaworski
Why all the hate on 8 - percent that is.
Hello fellow BPers. I've noticed alot of posts where people don't consider an 8% return to be worth a deal or feel it is taking on too much risk for an 8% return. Whether it's investing in a turnkey property or a r...
Justin Brophy
Getting ready to buy in Texas...
Hello all,I've done quite a bit of research, reading, and networking in regards to my first purchase. I was originally leaning towards Las Vegas but have now decided it will be Texas or possibly Oklahoma. I am looki...
Chris Breezy
Is a 457 or 401k beneficial to me
I’m 26 and I’m all about personal finance and investing. I have a good amount of money that invest in stocks and I also max out my Roth ira every year. My job provides a pension and annuity for retirement so this woul...
Brandon Gamblin
Turnkey investments and note buying?
What is a turnkey investment? What is a turnkey project? Are these two the same? Or are they different? And I know its an alternative to buy and holding properties but could someone explain to me also how "buying n...
Stanley Kong
Prince George, British Columbia Rentals?
Has anyone had any experience in the Prince George market?I searched the BP forums and it seems like virgin territory. I took a look at CL rental prices for one bedroom it is around $550 - $675 (I'm assuming for fores...