TJ Walker
How to rationally select a long-distance market for investing?
I live in Long Island, NY, where hideous shacks cost half a million and only rent for $2000 a month, so I am excited about investing long distance. (My first investment duplex in NY metro is cashflow negative-I hadn't...
Michael Ealy
Is "Stupid" Money Chasing Millennials in Your Market?
Have you heard of the expression "stupid money"? It is when a herd of investors or speculators seem to be overpaying for an asset.In my market in Cincinnati and I guess almost everywhere in the country, "stupid money"...
Colton Kotylo
Getting Out of The Contract
We recently got into a contract with our real estate agent and toured about 6 properties (2 being new builds). We are considering going with the new build, but would like to drop our real estate agent. She agreed to c...
Frank Patalano
So what's holding you back?
When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
Eddie Ziv
Appreciation VS. Cash flow - The clash of the titans....
I recently (...like an hour ago :mrgreen: ) went through this thread exploring the old argument between the cash flow guys and the appreciation guys.More specifically MikeOH and Nationwidepi (Mike and will) and off co...
Zachary Gwin
Share Your Success! Pics, Flips, and $$$
Hey BP! So this thread is for you to share your success!I want to show the world ALL the amazing flips/rehabs our members here on BiggerPockets are doing and have done. Here's what YOU'VE got to do -Upload Before &...
Tyler Watkin
Airbnb vs traditional renting
Hi all,As a relatively young and inexperienced.person in the real estate market I was hoping to get everyone's opinions on the pros and cons of using Airbnb for renting out a property vs traditional renting through a ...
Anna Brown
LA Property with lots of Equity
I purchased my Los Angeles (Compton) 4-bedroom home in 2013 for 240K; according to Redfin, it is now worth 686K. 2 years ago the entire house was completely renovated (Insurance claim) due to a burst pipe that caused ...
Matt Ridenour
Need advice on a probate purchase
Hi all. I always get such great advice here, so I'm back looking for strategy suggestions.
Briefly:
Neighbor's house. She passed away in March (not covid, just old age.)
She has a niece in Germany that is going ...
Justin Stores
wholesaling
I just want to be clear as to how wholesaling works. I make an offer and the offer is accepted. Then the contract will state something about closing in 30 days or so. In that time I find an investor. Do I sell the...