Erik Bell
Insurance prices in high-risk areas - Forest Fires in the west
Hey All,Given the common reoccurrence of wildfires hitting the west, has this spooked or given anyone uneasiness that its not a matter of "If", but more of a "when" a natural disaster such as a fire could affect your ...
Karen Parker
US Treasury Plan on Short Sales Coming Together
Short Sales Plan closer to finalization
According to a US Treasury spokeswoman, The Treasury will soon finalize the long awaited plan to expand its incentives for mortgage companies to use "short sales" as a way to s...
Mike Eichler
Why I like STR much more than Long-Term Renting
I've been involved in Real Estate for a year now. I jumped right in with a Short term rental management company (Liberty City Living). Throughout my time it was very fun to watch the company grow from a mere60 units i...
Mani Swagath
Landlord's strategies to protect against natural disaster
Happy Holidays !In the wake of the recent tornadoes at northern Texas, i would like to know if there are strategies for landlords to protect against such natural disaster. I have my rental in the northern Texas area, ...
Justin Hansen
My First House Hack
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Janesville.
Purchase price: $165,000
Cash invested: $18,250
I currently house hack this investment property. My tenant pay...
Andy V.
licensed, certified mortgage loan originator
I have been contemplating investing in the mobile home industry (units, not parks) to compliment my SFR investing. However, the more I dig into it the scarier it seems, largely due to my wanting to sell on terms to t...
Adrian Williams
College Major?
I start general education classes here in June I'm going to a school here in Kansas City called UMKC looking at possibly majoring in economics , I just wanted to hear from members on Biggerpockets that did go to colle...
Summer Shelton
First RE purchase being large Multi-Family. Recommendations?
I am new to the real estate world. But am highly motivated to jump in. While I've been searching for deals my long term goals are associated more with multi- family. For my first deal, would it be crazy to purchase a ...
Nick Colucci
Heating System for a Student Rental in the North East
Hello BP! I'm looking for some insight into a decision that needs to be made soon. Thanks in advance for all your valuable feedback.The Backstory:I am managing a Single Family House (which is .5 miles from the center...
Don Nelson
Starting to buy - Are my numbers sound?
Hey Fellow MO Investors:Wanted to share some specific info in this post as I've been doing analysis and don't want to have my head in the clouds, as I'm out of state. Below you will find a deal analysis that is typic...