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Property management company or DIY?
Hello,
I am Zara. I am in MA.
Great to be here.Should I hire a PM company or rent and manage my out of state house myself?Any thoughts?Thanks!
Scott Passman
What the heck happened to supply and demand economics?
What happened to the basic understanding of supply and demand? I didn’t grow up in a financially savvy household, but even as a kid I remember having a distinct awareness and understanding of supply and demand and it...
Shawn M.
Minimum Credit Score
I was reading the tenant screening guide provided by BP, WOW it is full with some great information. Assuming the prospective tenant income is 3x rent, no evictions, and good references, do any of you also set a mi...
Richard Warren
Are oil markets experiencing a bubble?
Here is an interesting article that compares the current climb of oil prices into the stratosphere with the recent housing bubble. The theory is that the oil market is as unsustainable as the housing market was. I hop...
Karen DiNapoli
Picking a location
I live in Los Angeles and completely priced of this market. I'm having a hard time finding a good out of state location.
So far I've considered Rockwall, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI.
My s...
Jeffrey Coleman
Apartment Complex vs. Hotel Ownership
Hello BP members,This is my very first forum post since creating my profile so forgive me if I sound like a complete newbie (I am). I have been trying to decide what my next investment should be in. Does anyone have a...
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15 Undeniable Reasons It's Time to Sell Your Investment Property
Deciding when to sell a rental property can be one of your most challenging decisions. The problem is that real estate markets are constantly changing. Selling a rental property too soon could mean missing out on a pr...
David Derus
Long Distance Beginner Question
Hi All,I'm just starting out this journey with a friend of mine who is a realtor. We have money lined up and about 140k to start between the two of us. Currently in Los Angeles and that kind of cash doesn't go far. My...
Paul Winka
Vetting insurance of handmen & other Craiglist contractors.
I know it's a mixed bag hiring off Craigslist. Still, I am trying to hedge my bets regarding certificates of liability insurance for a more skilled but small job. I keep hearing and reading, make sure they have insura...
Jack Lin
where to invest for first time rental unit invester?
I live in nyc it is really expensive to buy rental unit here. I have 50k and want to get my first rental unit , should I do this in another state?