Larry Green
New Investor in West Chicago Suburbs (Fox Valley)
Hello BP Community,My name is Larry and I've been a lurker for a while, but ready to take the plunge into real estate investing. I'm looking for rental units in the Fox Valley area (currently have my eyes on a potenti...
Paul Sandhu
My town made the national news
It has the lowest average mortgage payment in the country, $205. I've been tooting that I live in the worst town in Kansas, this is sort of an example. What are mortgage payments in your market?The cities with the h...
Scott Vaeth
6% Tax Rate - South Carolina Rental Properties
I purchased a house in South Carolina this past year with the goal of BRRRRing it. I currently live in it as my primary residence but had plans to eventually rent it out and then cash out refi once I reach 20% equity ...
Matthew Carducci
Help wanted - Tenant potential seeking legal action
Good morning,Up front: Current tenant may potential be seeking legal action on grounds that I am not making reasonable efforts to rent the property. Details:House is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina (SC). ...
Francis A.
Despite their high taxes, the wealthy keep moving to California
There has been a lot of talk of people moving out of California. To this effect, the Los Angeles Times has an article that goes by the subject "High taxes be damned, the rich keep moving to California". Has anyone rea...
Mindy Jensen
Did anyone see the new Solar Roof from Elon Musk?
Elon Musk has just announced a new roof that went on sale today. Tesla's new Solar Roof will be available for US delivery in late 2017, and best of all it comes with an Infinity Warranty!As a homeowner, I want one of...
Account Closed
Which tenants would you choose- pets, kids or single young men?
Hello, I am a relatively new landlord and would appreciate the input of more experienced landlords. I just finished renovating a very nice 1950s house in Charleston, SC and am interviewing tenants. I love the house a...
Robert Steele
Is the housing market cooling?
Is it just my imagination or is the residential housing market here getting a little soft? Looking at the stats everything still looks good. Only a couple of worrying signs.The percent of original price didn't get qui...
Stuart Udis
If you are buying lower cost SFH's what is your exit?
Many new investors gravitate towards the lower cost SFH's because they are easy to finance, abundant in many markets and are the easiest pathway to completing the BRRRR which most new investors view as the ultimate r...
Mitch Davidson
New STR Restrictions Coming for the Asheville Area
As you may be aware, the City of Asheville (about 2/3 of Asheville is in city limits; the rest is under county jurisdiction) has had strict STR regulations in place since 2016. Basically, you can't STR an entire home ...