Todd Merry
how helpful are property managers, really?
I'm new here and really like this site. All this talk about property managers makes me wonder. How many of you used property managers? I've heard their rates are usually 5-10%. I handle one SFR right now, but am l...
Account Closed
How long does it take you to rent a property in a D class area?
How long on average does it take for you to rent a property in a D class area?How often do you show the property?Do you do open houses or personal showings? How many people dont fill out applications in full?How do yo...
Rachel Steenland
Where should I buy my first rental
Hi guys! I’d love your help! I’ve lived in the USA for 5.5 years in San Francisco (4yrs) and I’m currently living in the Boston area (1.5yrs). As you know these are expensive areas to invest, so I’m looking to invest...
Cody May
Just about about my current situation. Any opinion's welcome
Hello BPFirst off next thing I'm doing right as soon as I'm done with this post I will be uploading a Profile Picture. It's about that time to do so. I think I found a community that I will be Interacting with often.I...
Michael Evans
Pre-Construction Flips
I want to get some feedback on an investment strategy I used in 2003-2005 that I call the "pre-construction flip". It works like this:Identify high appreciating markets (greater than 12% annual)Identify home builders...
Andrew Neal
Anyone Airbnb in North Lake Tahoe?
Hey everyone, I live in the Bay Area and have visited the Tahoe area all my life. I know price wise the market in Tahoe has been crazy for some time now however I am wondering if anyone has had success with short term...
Bruce Woodruff
What drives you crazy about HGTV shows?
Here's one of my pet peeves......watching a House Hunters show right now and this couple doesn't like a perfectly beautiful house because of the paint colors in one of the bedrooms.......really?
Traci Cameron
Trying to compete with cash buyers
I keep finding incredible properties and have been preapproved for a fix and flip type loan (with 20% down) but can’t get any offers accepted! My realtor (who works with other investors in my area as well) told me tha...
Jason Phillips
savings
hi all , i'm not sure this is the right form for my question. i have seven rent houses two of them i'm paying on loan the minimum i can . i maintain 40k repair found in a savings account . i normally save up all incom...
John Carbone
The Home Equity "Myth"
I hear a lot of talk about how it's different this time, and real estate prices won't be affected too much because everybody has so much "equity" in their homes. What people fail to understand is, why do they have so ...