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Phil Sharp Buy-and-hold philosophies: Cash flow vs Appreciation
21 February 2024 | 94 replies

On some other threads, there seems to be an underlying debate or difference in philosophy around buy-and-hold investment strategy:  In one camp, the goal is to invest in high appreciation areas, even though they are h...

Kim Durst General: Do you rent or own the home you currently live in?
27 July 2018 | 135 replies

Curious question. Wondering what the thoughts are out there about investors who are also renters. Anyone? We're looking at going back to renting yet, wish to continue on our investing ventures. 

Annie R. W2 professionals - passive investor or DIY?
3 May 2021 | 99 replies

Most of the discussion on this forum seems to cater to the DIYers. I haven’t seen much discussion on routes for passive investors to make similar or comparable CoC, cash flow, and equity as regular active investors. I...

David Cohen If I'm cash-flowing why does Bigger Pockets make me feel like I failed?
25 September 2015 | 104 replies

I just joined Bigger Pockets. I'm a buy and hold landlord with 6 properties in a middle class area of Atlanta. All are rented and rents are all $500 above PITI. So, though there's been some repairs, for the most part ...

Scott V. We're told to skip small deals and start big. What about lending?
16 March 2019 | 53 replies

Hey everyone, first post on BP but been lurking for a bit. I know many people on here have started their REI journey with single family and other small investments. Some "gurus" out there say to skip the small stuff a...

Kai Hicks Non-essential Request by Tenant
4 August 2015 | 64 replies

Good evening BP community,I have a tenant who has requested a full power washing of the house. My wife and I like her quite a bit, she is a sweet and very polite older lady who keeps the house in immaculate shape. She...

Mike Bianchi What to do with 700,000 ? Pay down , leverage or stocks
10 June 2021 | 76 replies

Hey everyone ! I’ve posted a few times before but it seems it’s been a while and so many things have changed . Quick summary ! Young guy, owe about 2.6 million in loans in RE , also have a job that’s yields about 200-...

Justin B. Cincinnati landlords cant ask for security deposits anymore!
4 February 2020 | 47 replies

A “renter’s choice” city ordinance — requiring landlords to accept renters’ insurance and other alternatives to a cash security deposit — passed last week by Cincinnati City Council was featured in a weekend article b...

Marcos Carbi Invest now or wait for recession?
26 September 2022 | 79 replies

Hey guys, 
I’m thinking of going in on a duplex in a great, growing area of Fort Myers, FL. $380k, 2003 build, $30k of CapEx (paint, roof, AC, water heater), $3,300 monthly rent, $500 cash flow, 5% CoC return with a ...