Michael Enriquez
Just Closed My First Deal!
BP family! I'm very excited! I just closed my first deal as an investor a week ago. After scouting the MLS for months I finally pulled the trigger on a duplex (1 bedroom over 1 bedroom) in West Philadelphia. It's not ...
Annie Li
North West Indiana Deal...Worth It?
I'm under contract with another Indiana SFH. My realtor has concerns about the neighborhood (at boarder of Gary and Merrillville), but my property manager thinks it's no problem to rent it out for $1,200/month. Plea...
Joshua Dorkin
US Credit Downgraded from AAA to AA+
According to Reuters, S&P has downgraded the US Credit Rating from AAA to AA+ and may likely downgrade again in the next year plus.
Thoughts? Insight?
I realize this may get political, but think this is an impo...
Gregory Schwartz
College Towns: Are we approaching a buying opportunity
For those of you that buy and hold in college towns do you see this fall as...A. The same old housing market, all the students will be back. Sunshine and rainbows for everyoneB. Buying opportunity. This is the Thursda...
David Martin Jr
What's a good move to make in Los Angeles right now for a newbie?
What's a good move to make in Los Angeles right now for a newbie?I'm looking to invest in Los Angeles and trying to figure out what's the best way to start...Thanks,-David
Corey Dutton
What Are Real Estate Values Doing in Your Area?
I’m trying to get a read on what real estate values are doing in each geographic area where we do business. It’s one thing to read reports compiled by third parties, but it’s an altogether different story from the age...
Jeff Hallenbeck
Roofstock or morris invest?
Hello. I have recently been looking at properties through Roofstock.com or morris invest?Can any investors give me some feedback on your experiences with them and the acquisition process. I know they are a bit differe...
Jonathan Dawkins
First Time Investor Questions?
Good Afternoon BP, First of all thank you for all of the knowledge and information you guys post. With that being said, I am buying my first property in Baltimore, MD. I lived there for two years but due to work i am ...
Andy W.
Do potential tenants balk at screening costs?
I'm preparing to show an apartment to several potential tenants tonight and I'd like to run credit/background checks on anyone who applies.From the services I've explored, it seems your average suite of reports comes ...
Bao Nguyen
beware: landlord insurance policies do not cover theft/vandalism
I got a call from my tenant yesterday that the bay window in our rental unit has been smashed in by vandalism. I submitted a claim to Allstate, and the promptly called me to today to let me know that my landlord's po...