Jeff S.
Buying notes and rentals
Have seen it suggested that buying a mix of investment properties and notes is a preferable investment strategy. It makes sense but it seems people have their reasons for going one way or another.
Having only investe...
JR C.
Section 8 sadness....this is unreal
If this has been posted before, my apologies. I found this link on another forum and wanted you all to see it. This is a glaring example of why I do not accept Section 8 vouchers. What a sad video. I wish the guy a...
Scott Schreiber
Got my broker's license...now what?
Hi all,I'm very new to the world of RE investing, still in the information-gathering stages, though now I'm actively looking for that first deal.I'm an attorney in NY, so I got my RE Broker's license as many people su...
Kevin OBrien
Balancing life while trying to getting into RE investing?
Good morning BP members! This is the start of my investing career and first actual post. I am currently working a typical 8-5 job through the week. We have two kids under 3 yo, my wife is also working late into the ev...
Joshua Watts
Strip center redevelopment
Investment Info:
commercial investment investment.
Purchase price: $475,000
Cash invested: $1
Complete redevelopment of strip center to climate control facility.
What made you interested in...
Jillian Conklin
Contractor's Wife Dying to Get Into Real Estate
Hi, I am married to a general contractor who does kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, drywall....yada, yada, yada and we would love to get into real estate. I feel I am more motivated than him and that is probably ...
Eric Giovannucci
Newbie from San Jose, California
Well it is time for the paralysis analysis to end. I have essentially had my hand forced into starting my "investing". I am currently still on Active Duty in the US Army, and have been placed on assignment to San Jose...
Jack B.
Good markets for inexpensive properties with good cash flow?
I was able to get three cash flow positive properties with solid CoC returns during the downturn, and part of the way up, but in the greater Seattle area it is getting harder and harder. Prices are too high relative t...
Javier Rosales
I’m getting cold feet, and getting scared
Hey BP. I’ve had this triplex in escrow for about 4 weeks now. Walk through was good. Inspection report was good, and I was present for it. No major stuff of the property. Everything seems to be running smooth. Only t...
Bob Drew
Tenants asking for a lot of items to be fixed
I am a newbie landlord with my first tenants who moved in last week.Today I get an email asking for a list of items to be fixed (from ceiling fan to water heater to hinges on the door). They are asking if they can get...