Are we as a world going to survive this current economic crisis? Will all this turmoil lead to more declines and eventually Anarchy?? Share your opinions.

I asked my followers on Instagram in one of my posts if they knew anyone that wanted to make 8% on their money. Simple trying to build up my cash buyers. Two people reached out to me and said they were interested. Her...

We finished a house in the Des Moines market built in 1894.  It was a real challenge - and took a year to turn around.  It's beautiful but is an interesting one.  We have a signed lease and deposit with a couple that ...

Hello,My wife and I have saved up about $70,000 for the explicit purpose of investing in some local real estate.  We want to buy and hold, but that strategy can be adjusted should we find a more efficient means of inv...

Hi All!My name is Justin Wilson from the Boston, MA area.  My professional experience is in civil engineering.  I graduated from college five years ago and since then I've worked in Alaska, Virginia, and Massachusetts...

Hey everyone, I am trying to give regular updates on the market, SoMD happenings, news, and personal updates via weekly email/forum posts. Last week I skipped my weekly email, because my wife and I (along with other y...

Hey BPer's

I am just getting going with rentals and I am curious what everyone does to "tenant proof" their rentals?

I am in a blue collar, decent neighborhood (B class) if that helps.

Thanks in advance

If I'm a first time rental investor, will I be able to hire a property manager to help me with research, etc. prior to getting my first property or will they only work with you if you already have a property?

I have contracted a property that has great numbers. It is a mobile home on five acres in Raleigh, NC market. The planning dept., soil tests, and DOT have green-lighted a minor subdivision, with a major to follow, fo...

Ideally I would love to start investing in real estate using the house hacking method. My husband and I are working hard to find a lender that will work with us, however he is self employed and starting flight school ...