James Wilcox
Does the term "SLUM LORD" bother you?
I was just wondering if anyone on BP or have heard of any investor being called a "slum lord"? Would anyone else take offense to being called a "slum lord". It puts a bad taste in my mouth personally. Below is the sto...
Ronaldo Reyes
Newbie looking into buying: 1st Home or 1st Rental Property?
Hi everyone, I'm sure to more veteran investors out there, the answer is already obvious. But given the prices here in BC, specifically in Richmond and nearby cities in Vancouver, it is really a challenge for newbies ...
Will R.
Living in New Construction to Avoid Capital Gains
I spent a long time looking for an existing thread on this but could not find one. I have been a reader for a long time and this is the first time I have created a thread because every other time I have found one. Her...
Jeremiah Russell
Transitioning into real estate. What do you think of my plan?
I’m starting my real estate journey this year!!! I don’t have a lot of skills or knowledge for the business, but I’m reading and taking in content everyday. My plan to start is to get a job working as a handyman to ge...
Jim Macedon
Learned a Valuable Lesson About 2 Year Lease Terms
Well, put me in the camp of no longer accepting two year leases. The problem, as I've learned recently, is that the lease really only binds the landlord. The tenant can still leave whenever he wants.One of my tenant...
Tyler D.
How is Chicago doing?
I'm planning to buy a fourplex for the long term (30+ years) and after researching a lot of places, found Chicago to be a potential candidate. I wanted to know from people who know the city how it's doing.
Chicago ...
Marvin Long
Gift cards for Tenants
Thinking of giving my tentants gift cards for christmas..$25 to $50... anybody do this??? It is the season...Happy holidays
Adam Johnson
A day in the life of a full time note investor
Hello all,I've been looking at notes as an investing strategy for about a year now, I'll hopefully be pulling the trigger on my first purchase in the next few months. Very frequently we learn that the reality of some...
Ayana Morali
Question about avoiding Cap Gains when selling a rental
Hey all, I'm curious to get your thoughts...
I have a rental property on the other side of the country. I bought it 4 years ago and it's been nothing but a pain (I have another rental not far away that's been much ea...
Nahal Beckam
housing market in Bay Area!
Hello, we have a rental in Bay Area. The current estimate is 1.3M. I noticed the prices are going down this year. Is it a good idea to sell this house now and wait for a crash to buy later? can anyone point me to a go...