Ben Leybovich
The most Violent Confrontation
Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year. Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...
Megan Moulton-Levy
First fip completed, however, it has been sitting on the market for 3 months! Help
Hi everyone! I am a new investor in the Hampton Roads Va area. In January I rehabbed my first property. The job was supposed to take 6 weeks it ended up taking 11 weeks. The intial budget was 73K including the price...
Rich Weese
Obama likes offshore oil drilling--just not in our country for Americans' benefit
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What a two faced secretive jerk. I haven't been a real fan of any of the recent Presidents, but obama makes me sicker every time I see or have his dribble come ount of his mouth. I've been out of c...
Tyler Erickson
Orlando short term vacation rentals - advice
Hi everyone, I'm considering purchasing a property in Orlando close to Disney World for both personal use and also for investment purposes. Looking to connect with anyone who already has a vacation rental in Orlando,...
Brian Wall
Why do I have to view a property before agent will submit my offer?
So, I recently started making many more offer direct off the MLS than I have before (I am an agent submitting for an investor client). I am getting a lot of "resistance" from listing agents saying they will not submi...
Matthew Gentile
MBA, practical to a real estate professional or not?
I have long been weighing the option of acquiring an MBA as it seems to be the most practical real world degree for someone developing their business acumen and career. As a real estate agent and investor is this requ...
Lori Greene
What has kept you from progress? (And did you overcome it?)
Having had so many investing students and BP members express their issues around funds, education or just plain fear, I thought it would be helpful for everyone to not only hear from investors having challenges or hes...
Linda Weygant
Anatomy of an Eviction
My tenants haven't paid their rent since July. I know, I'm too soft-hearted for this business, but I'm becoming less so, trust me. After they broke their 5th (6th?) promise on Friday, I served them with a 3 day noti...
Christian Belleque
Need a quick analysis PLEASE!
Hey everyone, I found a duplex that needs some work but is in livable conditions. One unit has 4 bds, 1 bath. the second has 2 beds and 1.5 baths. Unit 1:4 beds 1 bathroomRent=1450/monthUnit 2:2 bed1.5 bath. Rent=1150...
Terra Padgett
Landlording is Not All That Passive
You always hear about rental properties as passive income. Well I totally disagree. Even with PM in place, there are still many active activities when it comes to direct property ownership. Yes, it does take several t...