Canesha Edwards
Where’s the Bubble?
Hello everyone- Please keep in mind- that this post is of my opinion only, based on my knowledge of the US economy and real estate markets. Now, this discussion about a bubble and a crash in the real estate market has...
Nicole Obregon
Would you rent to someone who had a past eviction?
Is this a deal breaker for you? Is it an automatic disqualified? Or, do you take it on a case-by-case basis?Here's some background info on my situation:Renting out a townhouse in a decent, working-class area, some cri...
Shawn M.
DEBATE: Cash Flow vs Cash on Cash return
When evaluating a property what do you look for:
High Cashflow?
Example: $74,000 house rents for $900 month, buy with all cash gives you a 9% Cash on Cash return and a $587/mo cash-flow.
or
...
Todd Hutcheson
How to build a buyers list fast 28 ways
28 ways to build a buyers list
1. Craigslist.com - You look in 3 different places on Craigslist. First you check Housing, "real estate for sale" in you...
Yankel Raskin
Airbnb hopeful: found an apartment but getting cold feet
Hi bigger pockets, I am a new aspiring real estate investor looking to venture into the STR market. I’ve done some research via articles and podcasts (thank you bigger pockets) and feel all that’s left Is to jump in. ...
Kevin McKittrick
Outlets aren't grounded, does the landlord or tenant need to pay?
We are moving to a rental property in Seattle next month and the lease is already signed. After signing we mentioned using a portable dishwasher and the PM said it wouldn't work because the outlets aren't grounded. I...
DJ Cummins
To LLC, or not to LLC, that is the question
Hello Everyone!
So we are trying to start getting our ducks in a row before we start shopping for our first property. I don’t want my wife and I to fall in love with a deal and jump on it before we have everything r...
Erik Haugen
Ethical dilemma around kicking tenants out
I bought a 8-unit apartment building; the value add is that rents are 20% below market value. My strategy was to buy, let the tenants go, rehab, and raise the rents. We gave notice to all the tenants (who are month-to...
Brandon Turner
What are you reading, right now?
Hey Folks,
I thought it would be interesting to share what book you are currently reading (or have just finished reading.)
It does not need to be real estate related.
If you want to share more inf...
J. Martin
GET RICH! (or die trying?!) SHORT TERM FURNISHED RENTALS - A discussion
I have been speaking with short-term furnished rental owners who rent to workers or other travelers, and operate near national parks like Yosemite, in urban areas like Oakland and San Francisco, the desert and coastal...