Laith Ali
can you come up with $400 in an emergency
Hi,I was reading an article a few days ago that said 40% of Americans can't come up with $400 if they had an emergency. I couldn't believe almost half the country is that broke. The median household income is 60k, so ...
Ryan Scritchlow
Web sites used to reduce time investment in rentals, do they work?
I have been getting busier and busier so I have started working on a web site to reduce the time required. From looking on here this is what I have come up with so far: This site is full of great information.tenant ...
Giselle Black
Should I wait for 'the crash' before I buy my first property?
I want to buy my first rental property but I'm wondering if I should wait until the crash that is supposedly coming. I'm worried that if I buy now, my property will end up being worth half of what I paid after a few y...
Karen Margrave
Sunriver - Bend - La Pine OREGON - Let's plan a meetup!!
Hi everyone!! For those that don't know who I am, I am Karen Margrave. I've been a moderator on BP for several years, having become obsessed with the site in 2010 or so. I was living in Orange County CA and we were b...
Jordan Santiago
Out of State
I live in expensive New York City and cannot really afford to invest here at the moment. Looking at properties out of state is extremely tempting and looks good. Much less expensive. Any thoughts? Is it a good idea? P...
Scott Trench
POLL: Was Your FIRST Investment an MLS or Off-Market Deal?
I bought my first investment property the old-fashioned way - with a deal found on the MLS with the help of a real estate broker. We hear stories all the time, however, of users that find their deals far more creative...
Susanne McCallack
What are benefits of NOT contacting the agency?
If I may ask: What are the benefits of NOT getting in touch with the agency for buyer of real estate, either house or apartment, and what are benefits for seller (current owner) who wants to sell his or her property? ...
Michael Batts
Lady Called Cops on Me for Cold Calling!
Soo...I've got a tax delinquent list. I've been going down it making cold calls asking the owner if they'd be interested in selling.
Some lady got sooo mad, she cursed me out and said I was harassing her. Mind you, t...
Aliz Raksi
Partner won't buy out of jealousy over what the seller will make
I'm in a bit of a pickle, because my husband and I disagree over investing philosophies and whether we should invest in a particular property. We're both pretty conservative with our money and have been keeping most o...
Kent Fang ching
Guidance on OOS markets to get into
Hello BP community! I am looking to get into out of state investing. I live in San Diego, CA and as you all know, it’s a very high entry point here so looking to get into a long term rental elsewhere. I am looking to ...