Ronald Perich
401k vs REI - Data tells the story?
The debate on the efficacy of REI investing over a 401(k) has raged for a long time on BiggerPockets. Thanks to a message from @Christopher Throop, I revisited the topic when he let me know a file I used during an ear...
Nathan Crankfield
How to work around strict STR laws?
I am a new STR host here in Englewood, CO! I currently house hack and rent out my basement. I know when looking for a property and familiarizing myself with Denver area laws, it seems that all STRs have to be the prim...
Joshua Dorkin
Landlord Horror Stories
Do you have a landlord horror story?
Share it with us . . .. :shoot:
Dion DePaoli
The Pain $ of Not Knowing - Contract For Deeds
I thought it would interesting to share some recent experience we have had with some of these instruments. To that extent, an illustration of the pain that can come with working with an instrument that is not the...
Anthony Porembski
Best methods to pay contractors??
I’ve heard most investors say they wouldn’t pay any money upfront but then most contractors I’ve heard say they wouldn’t start work without a deposit. How do you come to an agreement where both sides feel comfortable...
Geoffrey Murphy
Acquiring 50 units or more; what makes this difficult?
BP,
I don't believe this difficult, I believe this is very much doable. However, what makes achieving this goal so difficult for most investors? Seeing that "financial freedom" is the HUGE topic now a days. Why is it...
Rich Weese
Obama LOVES redistribution of wealth-even if NBC won't admit it!
Those that actually read news and watch actual news programs (doesn't include NBC and msnbc) have heard the tape of Obama "loves re-distribution". WH has admitted tape is accurate, but andrea mitchell says nbc can't v...
Joe Au
Good Debt vs Bad Debt
Is there a such thing as good debt?If I have to categorize debt, I would say the debt I am paying for, it's bad debt. A debt someone else is paying for, it's good debt.Which means, if I have a mortgage on my house and...
Cameron Mitchell
Approve or Deny Tenants?
Hello BP,
I am having difficulties renting out my property in the winter. I have had two applications. It is a couple, one has a good credit, almost hits the income required, good credit score. Her Boyfriend isn't th...
Tyson Begly
Title insurance for Alabama tax deed. Already have quiet title.
I acquired the tax certificate in 2017, and acquired the tax deed in 2020. The quiet title was completed January 2021 but Fidelity National Title will not provide insurance until I've have the tax deed for 3 years. An...