Levi Gale
Who does not use the 50% rule?
Hello,
Who here does not follow the 50% rule when analyzing/purchasing a property for long term hold? There are a few reasons I can see someone not using it i.e. they are relying on appreciation (not my cup of tea), ...
Dexter Wallace
Turnkey Real Estate Investing
Hey BP!So In my continued research into real estate investing, I came across Turnkey Investing. They offer a lot of positives for the investor who is just starting out or is looking into part-time investing. I know ac...
Vincent Crane
Will housing prices crash again in the next 4-7 years?
Or are we going to see slow and steady 2-4% appreciation for the next 30 years like a "perfect economy"
Account Closed
In State or Out of State
Help me with a dilemma BP...I live in Oakland California where the market is the highest its ever been and I want to get started in REI. I have come up with 2 options and need some advice as to which one is smarter.Op...
Thomas Morlan
Accountant says don't invest! Confused.......
His exact words....'Don't F@#$*&G do it!!!!!!'. I am very confused now. I have been researching/reading books, blogs, podcasts, anything I can find about real estate investing over the last month or so, trying t...
Howard Edson
Washington state anti-flipping law (SHB 1843)
Question for Washington state flippers. I'm a beginning investor in the Seattle area. Just heard about Washington state's anti flipping law. It seems that only licensed contractors are legally allowed in Washington st...
Michael Delpier
Hi! New member in Houston, TX, but investing in San Mateo, CA area
Hi, my name is Michael and I'm new here. :)A little background.I am what I call an accidental investor. Basically, I bought a condo in San Mateo but I had to move out of the area for work during the housing crash. I c...
Chris Gould
How I made $966,071 virtual wholesaling last year
This is the story of how I went from cold calling in a closet to owning a wholesaling business that did just under one million dollars in net revenue last year. Hopefully you can identify with some part of my story an...
Dan T.
Starting in this economic climate
Hello all!I posted this in the member introduction forum but didn't get much traction as it doesn't seem too lively over there.Long time reader and real-estate obsessor; first-time poster. I'm 30 years old living in O...
Nadia O.
STR - Big bear lake vs Palm Spring vs Lake Arrowhead
We have been thinking of purchasing a property either on Palm Spring, Big Bear Lake (Moonridge), or Lake Arrowhead.
Big bear lake seems to be our #1 choice since the city is more friendly towards STR. The homes in m...