So I have been reading and reading about REI and wanting to get into it. Read ABC of Real Estate Investing and now on Cashflow Quadrant, to be followed by BP's UGB. From all the podcasts and all the reading I have don...
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We're beginning to hear from all over that retail stores are closing and at a very high rate. Amazon and online shopping alike has made it convenient and easy for us to do a one stop shop for things from groceries to ...
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I am thinking I won't have to wait for more than 1-2 years... Your thoughts?Most of my coworkers, especially those in the early 30s, have bought and have a mortgage that is $10K in monthly PITI... Tough.....Any job lo...
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Hi BP'ers!I am planning on selling my 3 AZ rental properties and wanted to put my thoughts on why and how up for review, critique and alternative thoughts. :)All three properties are in the Phoenix AZ area, and were ...
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Hi everyone! I'm 16 years old and I'm planning to invest in real estate when I turn 18!I've been wondering if I should become a real estate agent and start the process of getting my license at 18? I think I would real...
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Hi Guys , Long time learner/ lurker and first time poster. Im sure this has been brought up in the past, but what is the recommended strategy in SoCal? This is our first investment and we're literally pulling our ha...
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We have a portfolio of properties in Colorado and we're looking to start buying properties in a second market in Ohio. My wife and I are both from Ohio, so we often end up back there for visits. We like the possibilit...
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My fiance and I are under contract on an incredible double around Cleveland, Ohio (Lakewood). I'm an economist and have a business background and found what Serge said about competitive advantage to be very compelling...
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Hi,I’m starting this conversation to know more about both Markets. I’ve been told many people call Toledo little Detroit but i don’t know what that means. From my research both Toledo & Detroit favor cash flow ove...
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I have 500k to allocate into real estate. Assume that I have taken care of retirement account and general stocks contribution. Also, assume a regular job so I do not need extra income. I want to invest 500k real estat...