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Wow! That is what I first thought when I started reading this forum a couple of weeks ago. Such an incredible wealth of knowledge and people willing to share their expertise and opinions!
My fella and I are wanti...
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Hey BP folks,I've searched high and low to find an opinion on this buy-and-hold real estate investing strategy that my wife and I are employing and haven't come up with much. I would love to hear some feedback on thi...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 21, 2021)
Fire has always been part of Southern California’s ecosystem, but today’s wildfires are more intense, more frequent, and more dangerous than ever. The memories of massive bla...
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I have been constantly trying to do research on prospective countries and to see what type of real estate is hot in certain markets/counties and possibly not in others. I have been looking into Latin America mostly bu...
Does a college degree help? Should I major in Finance or Real Estate? Both? Or is real life experience better for learning how to invest in real estate? My goal is to do this full time. What is the average time span f...
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Just listened to the recent BP podcast about out of state investing (prices are too high in my area for good cash flow). David Greene talked about finding a real estate agent, contractor, property manager etc in a t...
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Has anyone quit their job after just one or two deals?
After the second one I have in mind, my net income will equal my W2.
Just curious. I am tempted. (I posted this in the STR discussion because I doubt this has...
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New figures are out. Many have been warning of further drops in values and PATIENCE will be a virtue in acquistions if you wait. Well, we now have the worst month recorded in the last 5 years... This can't be good for...
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Just saw the recent Youtube Video from Reventure consulting today.Looks like he is predicting Austin market is in bubble and going to burst soon.He provided some supporting data based on rental rates etc.I am Still ne...
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Hey there, big pockets.
Here is a theoretical question and I'd like your take on it, whoever you are and wherever you are.
Mister X has 500,000 USD. He doesn't have credit score or a fixed job - he's an artist, so h...