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How Much Did You Have Saved When You Started?
For my very first BP question, I'm curious how much money did you have in the bank prior to starting out? Our plan is to buy and hold. Most of the houses around here are 50-100+ years old so maintenance could be a cos...
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Biodiesel
Has anybody here invested in any of the biodiesel production companies that are up and coming? What kind of returns are you seeing? I looked into it before we moved out of Iowa, but never was able to actually make t...
MARK F.
What was cause of High Multifamily Vacancies during 2009
Here is the multifamily vacancy chart from data gathered and reported by the NAHB.
*in case chart doesn't display you can find it here...
http://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?sectionID=238&genericContentID=14910...
David S.
Nashville; Where to hang my hat as an investor!? Help!
Hey BP community, I just passed my TN license and will be moving to Nashville soon. I need to buy my primary but will also be doing some light flipping. Having trouble finding a brokerage to hang my license with. If I...
Dana Miller
Websites to Find Laws/Rules for Airbnb's in Specific Cities
I'm having trouble figuring out what to do for my first out-of-state investment.
I am looking into doing turnkey in either Indianapolis, IN ; Memphis, TN ; or Oklahoma City, OK thru either Rent to Retirement or REI N...
Chrissy Ertz
Soon to be new agent!
My state real estate exam is next week and I fully expect to pass. I am looking to meet with some local brokers who would be interested in a part time agent. I do plan on keeping my job for now. I already have a fe...
Jack B.
What are you doing with cash right now?
Are you pooling cash for the next crash, or sinking it all into the current market? Are you putting the money into non real estate investments, or other investments in general?I'm personally sitting on cash but have a...
Karen Moysi
Land Contract
I have a buyer who wants to put $40,000 down on a $94,000 purchase . Term is 12 months. Will pay off remaining balance with inheritance. I really want sold and it has knob and tube wiring and other older features that...
Mike S
How to use expense side of 50% rule
Just getting started and I'm trying to figure out how to run the finances and accounting for rentals that I plan to buy.
Do you run the expense portion as a total fund or more like a line item budget? Take maintenanc...
Sterling White
Probate property
Sent a letter to a home owner one month ago. Received a call that they want to sell. Turns out the property is still in the name of the deceased parents in which they owe 70k on the mortgage. The house is in pretty di...