Gary Kurtz
Trying To Find My Niche
I have a pretty good job that I've been working at for many years. We have good credit and some money saved. I've listened to many of the podcasts on BP, ready many posts here and have learned a lot.
What I...
Joey Nakayama
Move-in fee v. security deposit
As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
Mike McGee
Rently?
Looking for feedback from those using Rently, a lockbox/service which allows prospective tenants to let themselves in to view a property. http://use.rently.com/how-rently-works/Seems a little scary to me. Any horror s...
Kevin Lefeuvre
Why SFRs in SFV prices do not pick up?
I am looking at SFR properties to buy in Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Hidden Hills... You can buy a nice 3BR/2BA or even bigger, remodeled with pool, in the range of 600-800. Which is hardly their 2007 pre-crash p...
Bojan Kovacevic
How to tell if your market is in a bubble or not
Something I heard a while ago is that if renting a home is cheaper than buying it in an area, then most likely that area is in a bubble. For example in my area a single family detached home (4 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom...
Shane Mcc
I want to build my home without any help of a GC. What do I need to do?
Hi EveryoneI'm new to real estate investing and this is also my first forum post on BP. I purchased land about 6 months ago and my goal is to develop the land. More specifically, I want to build my own home. I've gott...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking "Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned" Tenant Stories
Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...
Jacob Prelle
How to invest in apts without a high income?
I make 150K a year right now but I work 2,000 miles away from home and from my wife. I'm miserable. So in 6 months, I'm taking a job back home making 100K a year.Can I realistically buy an apt building (as many doors ...
Isaac Johnson
REAL ESTATE IS BETTER THAN STOCKS!
My personal finance teacher is using the Dave Ramsey course and doesn’t agree with me that real estate is a good investment. Instead he teaches that stocks will make you a millionaire no matter what even if you don’t ...
Krystin Aversa
Purchase A Home in CA or Invest Out-of-State?!
I’m currently paying 3k/month for a one bedroom apartment in the Bay Area. I’m seeking advice on what would be a better investment option/smarter financial decision: to buy a home in the Bay Area, or to continue renti...