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Hello All, longtime reader first time poster ha ha.....My question is this, does the 1 or 2% rule apply here in the Seattle area? I dont see how it could, please read on. So this past spring I had an epiphany and ...
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My wife and I are about to close on our first rental property next week! We are already looking to buy our second one. Should we wait and get used to being landlords first or buy another one as long as it's a great de...
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So after a lot of hardwork, I was able to save up for a 3.5% down and closing costs, and I am left with about 2K. I am wondering if a 225K single family is a good buy at the moment or maybe I should wait. I keep readi...
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Hello all!
How is everyone doing? Are you insulated for a big drop or are you over leveraged?? with money being this cheap STILL are you all seeking to borrow or hold off?? just curious.
I have just gotten a refinan...
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Hey BP Community,Just wanted to reach out and get some advice from Landlords who are successfully using the short term crashpad niche as a way of investing. Just looking to hear about the pro's and con's as well as an...
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Hello group! Happy to be a part of this. Here's my short investing story. I am a brand new landlord. I'm renting out my house in Arlington, TX, that I was living in the last 7 years, and I bought a new house in Hurst ...
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So for the guidance for this week my response is the market in most segments is extremely hot and the best thing you can possibly do right now is sell every rental property you own and turn it into cash. You’re at the...
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Hi, I am thinking to buy my first RE, but everyone keeps saying that big crash around the corner and it better to wait before getting into 30 year of overpriced loan. What do you guys think? Have some you been through...
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I'm a first time home buyer and finally ready to buy where I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm targeting a 3+ bed home to rent out with a granny unit where I will live (or rent out a room at my parents' for that...
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As I've stated on numerous occasions, we’ll see a wave of distressed Real Estate assets up for grabs for pennies on the dollar. I am taking my preparation levels to the maximum extent. I desire to come out of this mar...