Nick Cooley
Pittsburgh Neighborhoods - Lawrenceville/Millvale
Hey BP! Taking an initial look at some properties in the Lawrenceville/Millvale areas of Pittsburgh. What's the take on the ground for those of you who are local? Some of the top priorities we look for in a neighborho...
Kwok Wong
Seeking Advice/Help on Determining ARV
Aloha, I am a new investor trying to determine the ARV of a fixer-upper and looking to BRRRR the property out-of-state. The URL attached is a CMA Summary Report with on all recently sold properties, active listing, an...
Jimmy H.
Investing in War Zones
You hear alot about avoiding "war zones". Investing in low income is not some peoples cup of tea, but some people do focus their strategy in such areas. My issue is that even these low income investors, along with eve...
Kirsten Crotts
Anyone Have Experience in Marysville?
I'm looking at a duplex in Marysville and the agent says it should rent for $2000/month (2 bed, 1 bat, 1100 sqft, 2 stories, clean and a little outdated but I would be updating the property). I've tried to verify thes...
Nick Thomas
To buy or not to buy?
I've been speaking to quite a few great minds here on BP about my predicament. I'm moving to Woodbridge, VA June 13th which is in the expensive NOVA market. I have a place to stay till September 15th. Afterwards I h...
Robert Gibson
Investing in West Dayton Ohio and Getting 2%?
In my brief analysis of the Dayton area single family home market, I don't see any way (short of getting a super screaming deal) of getting much greater than 1% (rent/appraised value) other than in West Dayton area. ...
Dottie Matheson
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA AREA! Any Good?????
I am looking at a possible purchase for a rental just south of the university of south florida area. University Square in Tampa.Is this a good area for a rental? Any comments, rebukes, stories advice is greatly welcomed!
Cameron Riley
Do you own in warzones? What has the experience been? Good or Bad
Did you ever FEAR for your life?Is your business plan different for urban homes than it is for nicer homes?
Chad Blackburn
Napier Neighborhood & Hermitage Avenue
Hi Everyone,I am considering a commercial purchase near the Napier neighborhood on Hermitage Avenue / Willow Street. Business is to be a bar/restaurant concept and will target younger educated professionals. I'm a ...
Kevin Hill
Book Review: Under Water
'
Under Water: How Our American Dream of Homeownership Became a Nightmare' is a new book by Ryan Dezember, a Wall Street Journal writer and is a sharp & timely reminder how hot real estate markets can go dras...