Here's the thing: I'm thinking about buying a house that would make a great rental if we need to move out of the area (which is somewhat likely). I used the Rental calculator to see how the numbers would crunch. The h...

Is the only way I can get comps through a realtor? :roll:

My first two houses sold within 5 days of listing, so this is new territory for me and any guidance is appreciated.

This house has been on the market for 5 weeks and not one offer has come in.

The typic...

I have experience with working class and lower income areas. But what about ghetto, warzone areas. A lot of burned out buildings, people using/selling drugs all over the place, frequent shootings (almost one a week it...

I recently had an owner of a duplex approach me (because I own a rental property in the neighborhood) to see if I wanted to purchase his property.  The asking price (without agents) is $385k.  Each unit of the duplex ...

So it appears to me in my local market and also at the macro level around the country that properties that cash flow nicely i.e. >1% rule are also in markets or neighborhoods that don't seem to appreciate that much...

Sorry about the long post.  I think it is pretty cool though.  I had an amazing portfolio going for almost 17 years and got hurt very deeply in the world-wide crash a few years back. It took a deep toll on me.  I went...

Not sure if this is the appropriate forum as I'm still getting the lay of the land, but I'd love to hear some feedback from people who consider themselves to be more introverted.  From an outsider, it seems the real e...

Hi guys,My first bigger pockets post. I own 3 long term rentals in Chicago and I am looking to buy my first multifamily in south Florida. Does anyone have recommendations on cities they are investing in Florida that a...

Trying to learn as much as possible. Refining plans before implementing them.Most important question: How does one use the "@username" tag to respond / address someone in the forums?Thanks