For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...

Hi BP members,I need help analyzing the follow:In Houston Rental market (suburban), most will follow the 1%...so here is my calculation for getting a rental house that can rent out for $1500/month, at $150KMonthlyRent...

I lost some sleep last night.  I'm having problems renting my SF.  The price is now at 1850 plus utilities.  The argument often heard is "well you can own a home for what you're paying in rent."  So I wanted to look a...

Hey fellow real estate freaks!
Ok, so I did a search already about doing investing with a partner. Not quite finding my answer. And I'd just like to hear what your input is  about this. 
I want to start investing. Y...

When I bought into San Francisco 10 years ago, after 20% down, I was still losing $1K ish per month per door.... I had to work my day job and saved every penny to support my real estate enthusiam..... But I had hope a...

Aside from the usual, human rights and discrimination aside, are there those type or class of applicant that you will not even consider renting to. Excluding the obvious such as criminals, those with pets or children ...

I believe many in the BP community, myself included, firmly stand by "cash flow as the king" while appreciation is looked down upon. I would like to potentially hear the counter argument to broaden my understanding. W...

The Bush administration developed an effort to confront the worst U.S. financial crisis in decades, describing a plan that could cost taxpayers hundreds of billions of dollars to buy up bad mortgages and other toxic d...

Hey everyone,New member here and as my first post I'd like to pose a question about the tiny house market. Let start of with a bit of background....I'm a local metro Denver Realtor who has been licensed for less than ...

I'm a new member and this is my first post so please go easy on me!  I'm interested in investing in my first LTR or MTR.  I have a full-time job in NYC and travel excessively for work so I will need a property manager...