Eric James
Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation
One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation. However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation. There are specific points in time ...
Arn Cenedella
Rich Dad says a home is a liability………
Many investors quote Rich Dad to support their contention that a HOME is not an investment.Often this is done as an argument to invest capital in their commerical real estate deal instead of buying a home. Let me also...
Stan C.
How can I find an honest and moral adviser/mentor?
DISCLAIMER: I'm not asking for a mentor here but for an advice on how to find one!Hi all, very first post here but a long time reader. Please bear with me...I live in Brooklyn, NY, I'm in my late thirties and I've al...
Shray Patel
Dropping out of college - what would you do?
Hey everyone,I am 20-years old at Temple University with 3 semesters left before I graduate. I recently decided to switch from studying/working in the IT industry to Real Estate. I have worked in a property management...
John Burtle
Making offers on houses but the real estate agent isn't happy
Do you guys ever make offers on properties and the real estate agent tells you you're being ridiculous with your offer and that he isn't up for telling the home owner your offer because its too low? Here's a quick run...
Dylan Mathias
It's Feeling a Lot Like 2007
Hi All, Wanted to start a discussion on peoples outlook on the real estate market and the economy in general. I know it is a controversial topic but I have not seen many discussions on BiggerPocket on this topic and I...
Jerryll Noorden
Let me put an end to SEO vs. Paid Marketing For Once And For All
Hello my little Munchkins!I wanted to show you all something pretty significant.There is this eternal debate going on between SEO and ... well everything else. The best way of doing things is of course leveraging all ...
Kevin Wang
How to verify income for self-employed? First time landlord needs help!
Hello, I am a newbie landlord and is wondering how to verify income for self-employed people? Tax return? Please advise!
Jorge Abreu
Opening Up America Again - What Does This Mean for Real Estate
I took the 18 page report released by Trump's committee yesterday and summarized it below.
I hope we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s not going to be as easy as turning the light switch ba...
Account Closed
Seattle Requires Landlords To Take Bad Apples . . .
Seattle has decided you don't control your destiny or your property
1. you don't have a choice in who you can accept for your rental . . . .
WA Supreme Court approves Seattle law requiring landlords to accept f...