Chris Chang
Canadian investors
While I appreciate BP is a U.S based platform, I am always curious how many investors in Canada is lurking on this board, and lots of opportunities were missed. While our group focus mainly in Alberta, we would love t...
Lisa Smith
Is it better to use 500k to buy houses all cash or leverage it to buy more expensive homes?
Hi, I am have some experience investing but not full time by any means. I was wondering if anyone had some advice regarding the following. As an example if someone has say 500k to invest (lets say in the Phoenix are...
Bao Nguyen
Financial independence from passive rental income: how long does it take?
Like many other real estate investor, I seek to buy and hold real estate, and enjoy the cash flow and any possible appreciation. However, since my target properties are lower end properties that often requires rehab...
George Gammon
"negative rates distort everything" warren buffet. how about RE?
The gravitational pull of interest rates according to Warren Buffett. How does this affect housing prices? must watch video for real estate investors. click here for video of Buffett discussing interest rates
Account Closed
Solving the negative cash flow issue with LA rentals
So you are told its impossible to cash flow in LA. Actually you can, it just requires slightly more cash down. You can also try lowering expenses, although that might barely make a difference.If data from Zillow is co...
Gino Barbaro
Are We In A Recession? What Are You Doing To Be Prepared!
Hi EveryoneI ran across an article from Grant Cardone, Mr. 10X. I think you should all read it. Let's be prepared this time for the downturn.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/273598Do you think we are in a recess...
Steven C. Suarez
Successful real estate investor AND minimalist? Possible?
I love the idea of becoming a successful buy and hold real estate investor. Accumulating houses for cash flow. And more houses. And more houses. And more...etc.. Thing is I've always wanted to strive to live a minimal...
Karen DiNapoli
Out of State Investing - need help finding a good 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. My friend lives in AZ and suggested Downtown Phoenix. She said there are several districts there...
Raj Pat
Who thinks Bay Area CA price will increase or decrease in 2017??
Hello BP Family, Thank you for opening this post. I'd like to start an intelligent and informative discussion on our predictions for the Bay Area (South-Bay, SF, East-Bay and Peninsula) in 2017. Understanding prices h...
Alexander Monnin
How do appreciation investors satisfy Debt Coverage Ratio
So I was wondering how appreciation investors satisfy the debt coverage ratio? I keep seeing that banks require a 1.2-1.3 ratio. I know that a lot of appreciation plays barely break even on cashflow or are sometimes...