Jamie O'Connell
Section 8 - My Experience Two Years In
I started my real estate journey 2 years ago and bought my first duplex fully rented. One unit ended up being a Section 8 tenant so I started Section 8 from my first day. This tenant has since had another child and mo...
Jon Klaus
Killing the goose - California
WSJ column-The Great California Exodus
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304444604577340531861056966.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read
"Nearly four million more people have left the Golden State in the last t...
Jess White
Turns out, the 401k is not a scam.
Something I used to believe whole heartedly, several years ago was that the 401k is a scam. Tons of books on Real Estate preach that to the masses, which can unfortunately be terrible advice for those in the middle. B...
Sarah Damico
Tenant wants to break lease early- advice please! (CO)
Hi All,
Our tenants moved into our downstairs unit not even a month ago and just asked if they can bring in two cats. The lease clearly states no pets and we are pretty firm on this rule so we let them know that is n...
Mal K.
Potential tenant Section 8 from a different county
I have a potential tenant from another county currently receiving section 8. What are the procedures when someone moves? She wants to move in December 1st, but she didn’t give 30 days notice to her current landlord . ...
Nicholas Almgren
New investor starting with duplex househack
Hey BP community!I'm 26 years old and I'm in the beginning stages of real estate investing where I'm reading every book I can get my hands on and the fire is lit! I cant believe I have waited so long to get into real ...
Gregory Schwartz
No more buyers letters to sellers?
I'd like to know what you think. How do we stand out in a competitive market? As a Realtor and investor, I have always recommended buyers included a letter to the seller describing why they are a perfect fit for that ...
Ryan Reynebeau
First Inquiry on a Multifamily - Seller is experienced investor
I am looking for my first deal in real estate, and found a post on craigslist in my area that I though had very good potential. It is the first home that I am inquiring about. There was no indication that the seller w...
Micheal Waldrup
The Real Estate market cycle(s)
Newbie here. In doing some of the reading here on the site, I ran across this graphic. http://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Real-Estate-Cycle1.png
I realize that there a multiple versi...
Jenine Civil
Advice for 29 palms, CA area
Hi Everyone, I'm a real estate newbie about to make my first purchase in 29 palms. Any member have experience with the 29 palms area as a short-term rental? My husband and I plan on using it as a short-term rental an...