Jason Timmerman
Why so much action in Ghetto, NJ?
There are a lot of properties listed in the marketplace in the horribly ghetto cities of New Jersey like Newark, Trenton, Elizabeth, Paterson, etc. Is there a market there? Are people actually looking to move into th...
Lance Knapp
Where Should I invest for 7% Cap Rate and 3% Annual Appreciation?
Hi All,I am a first time real estate investor approved to buy a property that is about $1MM. I am from West Los Angeles, CA, which is a market where cash flow is hard to come by. I have decided I may need to invest ou...
Dave Olverson
Durham Neighborhoods
Recently, I have been doing some research on the neighborhoods of Durham. As someone who doesn't (yet) live in Durham, I wanted to share my thoughts on the different neighborhoods and let people:a) tear apart my thoug...
Mike Hoefling
Considering a Marijuana Rental, What are rents?
I am considering renting to a marijuana company in MA and was wondering what you guys are seeing for typical rents? I assume they are higher than the average commercial rental rates but wanted to see what you guys wer...
Llewelyn A.
OMG! Sell b/c Net Migration Losses!! (except you got it wrong)
Before I start this discussion, I wanted to post the link to the Article with the title "Population migration patterns: US cities Americans are abandoning" but don't go to the link YET. Wait until you read this post f...
Thomas Donnellan
MHP and Self-storage Syndication
Hello All,I would like to thank the community for all of the research/help I have received in the past few years. This site is an absolute resource for a newbie like me. After MUCH research and deliberation, I just in...
George P.
Recession of 2012-2014 and Housing
Lets assume that another recession is on the way, it starts mid-year-2012 and continues until 2013-2014.
How do you think it will affect the Housing market?
What would your strategy if you wanted to prepare for the...
Jason Maguire
How would you best approach this situation? (Shed Demolition)
Hey BP Team,
Looking for some insight on a weird obstacle I’ve been facing.
I have a rather larger shed in the backyard of my duplex building that we want to demolish because it’s an eye sore on the property & s...
Barry L Hohstadt
Newbie Moving to Kona HI
I am currently in Seattle but moving to Kona in six months or so, and that is why my profile lists Kona as my location. I just lost my IT job that I held for 14 years and after 20 years in Seattle we are ready to leav...
Matt C.
Am I being to conservative? 70% rule
Hi Everyone!Complete newbie here working on closing my first deal. I’m looking to fix and flip. As I’ve been evaluating deals I’m trying to follow the 70% rule. My question is how strictly I should be doing this in th...