Joshua Taylor
Gatlinburg STRs during the Recession
I’m a new investor looking to buy a STR in the Gatlinburg area. One of my hesitations is knowing what will happen to demand during a recession. The STR market in Gatlinburg seems solid now, but how did it hold up duri...
Christina Martinez
Tenant Paid Late and Different Amount
I have a rental that is rented with signed lease for 1,300 a month the new tenant who just moved in last month, this month decides he only is going to pay $1200 because he says he didn't do an final walk thru prior to...
John P.
Single Family Homes v. Syndication
I have a number of single family homes. I have sold a few and 1031'd the money into DSTs. I don't love those for a variety of reasons. I have learned recently that one can 1031 into many syndications. This is appe...
Cody Stevenson
Our experience with the Zinus Mattresses
I'm just posting in hopes of helping someone not make the same mistake we did. Rob from the Robuilt YouTube Channel and Co-Host of the BP podcast has been pushing the Zinus Mattresses for a good time now. I actually r...
Justin Harding
Acquiring Cook County Delinquincy lists
Hello,I'm a newer investor and went down to Cook County RofD and Treasurer office (on clark in the loop) to get eviction, water shutoff and property tax delinquency listing. I started at the FOIA office and was shuffl...
Jason Aviles
Innovative 19 year old highly considering a career in real estate. Advice?
I will be turning 19 in two days and I start classes in community college in January. I have contemplated over beginning a career in Real Estate for some time now. If anyone reading this can give me legitimate advice ...
Ben Leybovich
Is Trump University a Scam...?!
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
Sam Miller
Starting from scratch with a Self Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)-
Hi,
I've been in Real Estate for 6 years and actively investing for 3 years now. I'm 24 years old and think I'll be self employed for the rest of my life and want to finally start preparing for retirement. My parents...
Adam Anderson
Buying first property, is 2%, 50% rule applicable in Boston?
Hi everybody,Newbie here, looking to buy my first property. I'm not totally green to the life of a landlord, as I have managed my dad's 4plex property since I was a teenager. However, he bought in the 90s, in a nice p...
Ryan Mosch
New to BP and looking at our first property to flip.
Hey guys! My first post here.
My wife and I are going to look at a property on Wednesday. This would be our first “purchase to flip” property. It’s great deal at $37 a square foot and in a great neighborhood. It is ...