Adiel Gorel
Will COVID-19 Cause a Recession?
As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
Duncan Taylor
Would You Use Big Data If You Could?
I'm a big fan of big data. You might even call me a fanboy when it comes to the benefits of big data as an investor. With big data I am able to reduce my costs, better manage my assets and as was recently pointed o...
Genny Li
I just had a tenant ask about changing a burnt-out light bulb...
Really. Can't make this up. I had to coach him through changing it over the phone because the closets have linear fluorescents, and he didn't know what to do.
I'm focusing on the day job now, but I had to share. (...
Ben Leybovich
The most Violent Confrontation
Well,You guys all likely made your resolutions for this new 2015 year. Not to dump a bucket of ice-cold water on you, but just to remind you newbies out there - it's a lot easier to get in than to stay in this game.T...
Rachel Luoto
Freaked out, applicant says will sue
Hi! First time I’ve had an applicant threaten to sue. We said we could overlook credit with good landlord references, last landlord had documented that they owe a balance from withholding rent, so we denied. Tenant di...
James Haffner
Buying a home for appreciation or rental
Hey everyone, I just recently decided on growing my knowledge on real estate and starting to use my money for investing in real estate as a vehicle for passive income and financial growth. My GF and I almost closed on...
Lisa Lavie
NO MONEY DOWN! :) Just closed on my 3rd property...
Hey Fellow BP members,I'm so excited! I just purchased my 3rd SFH in Montreal, Canada 3 weeks ago. I purchased the property for 165K, however it's worth more like 200K in it's current condition. It came with tenants &...
Account Closed
How would you turn $500,000 into 5 million in 5 years?
A serious question indeed!
We all watch videos, read books, and attend seminars.. Right? We love it in fact! You could probably answer that question rather quickly without much thought (especially if you are a seaso...
Mark L.
How to invest my life savings of $250K?
OK, long story short... I bought a unit with 20% down about 5 years ago, fixed it up very nice, rented it out, paid off the mortgage note, sold it, saved up more $, and now I have just under $250,000 in my high yield...
Savannah Kennedy
Current Concerns - Investors
I have noticed a decline in the amount of investors during the COVID-19 situation. Investors, what are your main concerns during this time? I'd love to hear feedback!