Medha Nanal
Local PDX and surrounding market conditions Q4-2019?
Hi,I own a rental property in Hillsboro, near to the tech employers and in a good subdivision. I live out of the state and am curious to know what the local folks think about the rental market during Q4-2019. Compared...
Nathan Asher Robson
Best cities to buy affordable rental properties (-200k)?
I'm a new-comer from Australia, working in China with my Mexican wife. We want to buy our first property in the US with cash, using it strictly for cashflow.Our budget is between 150-200k. What cities would generally ...
Donny Random
Student Housing
I have bought a new duplex in an area on the edge of a college area. In reality it is just outside the accepted distance to be advertised to be in the college area. The area has been depressed for 20 years. I have rec...
Ryan L.
Creative Solution For Older Seller Needed
I’m am getting ready to close on a 4 unit but also would like to present a creative solution to the seller for his primary residence. Any advice? The seller is in his late 80’s and not in very good health. Not marr...
Will Barnard
Validate the 50% rule
It has been agressively stated here on BP that operating expenses average 50% of gross rents. I have posted many times that while that may be true with some properties, it is not accurate or appropriate to use this pe...
Lawanda Curtiss
Teacher Looking to Learn a Thing or Two
Hi everybody! I am a full-time teacher looking to get into real estate to supplement my income. I already own a home and would like to purchase a second home to use as rental property. I'm not sure exactly where to st...
Jeff Neikrie
New investor in New York Metro area looking to learn & network
Hi BP Community,
I'm sharing this post to introduce myself and learn from experienced local investors.
After diligently listening to the BP podcast and reading a number of real estate books over the past year, I'm ...
Account Closed
Why is it good if housing start numbers are lower?
On the REIN (Canadian) Property Goldmine Score Card, one question that should be answered yes is Is the housing start number lower than the historic average?Why is this important? Does it mean if there are less s...
Raul Carrillo
Southern California Newbie Interested In OOS Investing
Hi BP community!I'm a 26 year old electrical engineer originally from Northern California but currently living and working in the Los Angeles Area in the aerospace industry. My plan is to BRRR my first property out of...
Anthony R.
STR Self Managers - What's Your Monthly Mgmt Costs?
Hi All,
Things are moving forward with getting my STR up and running by end of next month. I'm still on the fence about self-managing remotely vs a local PM company. Those of you who self-manage remotely, have you ev...