John Warren
Go small or go big?
Hi everyone,I have done a ton of reading on buying both 2-4 unit properties and I have also done a good amount of research on buying apartment buildings. I believe that the larger apartment buildings is where I want t...
Cody C.
New idea of CMA
Just listened to a neat presentation by a guy named Kerry D Bodily. He runs a company called "XpertCMA" and they have a very interesting idea on pulling comps when you go to sell/buy/price a property. Now, please kee...
Sarah Robertson
Canadian Rental Properties
Looking for Canadian rental property mortgage advice. How long do Canadian investors set their mortgages? In the US it’s most beneficial to choose a 30 year fixed. Here in Canada you can have a 30yr mortgage, but you ...
David Gerber
New investor from Westwood, MA
Hello BP Community! Having been a professional stock investor for more than 20 years, I've finally been bitten by the real estate bug. I only wish I had started this process a decade ago! Since my deepest knowledge is...
Alex Lee
Calling all Grand Rapids Investors!
Hello BP!I'm a newbie investor looking for deals in the Grand Rapids area! I'm wondering how most people find their deals. Do they use wholesalers or are they finding most of the deals on the MLS? Any particular area...
Mike Mitchell
why is the midwest soo popular?
Going through the forums, it seems as if everyone agrees that the midwest i.e (indianapolis,Ft. Wayne,Chicago,Cincinnati,Cleveland) has great values cap rates etc? why is that? I am looking to invest out of state but...
James Carlson
Is birth rate the key to this crazy real estate market?
If you like Malcom Gladwell or Freakonomics, you'll probably like this. What if birth rates 33 years ago are the cause of this historically hot market right now? As a real estate agent in two of the hottest markets in...
Austin Snyder
Master Lease Option Questions from a First Timer (Please Help)
Hello, I am working on my first multi-family deal as well as my first time working with a master lease option. It's a unique opportunity and even a bit strange so I'll provide some context below.It's an off market 50 ...
Account Closed
State of the Market
Wondering how everyone feels about our current real estate market? I bought a town home in South FL in late 2014 and have watched its value rise by 30%. Would love to buy a single family home in South FL or Central FL...
Nick Gray
Choosing a Low Down Payment Mortgage: ARM or Fixed?
Hi Everyone, I am in the process of purchasing my first deal, a duplex in Exeter, NH, for $265K. My plan is to house hack by owner-occupying one side with a roommate and (hopefully) living for free. I have just enough...