Daniel Guerra
Please help analyze my potential deal (Deal or No Deal)
526 harwood street, Joliet, IllinoisDuplex x2 (2 bedroom 1 bath), electric heating, window a/c (bottom unit doesn't have a/c), no garageThe current tenants are paying $2,200 total for poor conditions. Both tenants do...
Michael Schwob
Where do I start?
Hello, BP community! I am an aspiring 18-yr-old investor. I am wondering, where can I possibly start? I will be attending UNLV and pursuing a BSBA in real estate, but what more can I do to prepare myself? Ideally, I w...
Brook Vosler
Why do REI dislike or avoid life insurance?
As a real estate investor and financial advisor I usually understand the mindset of other investors. Individuals in real estate are usually more willing to take on risk which is often rewarded. I understand REI’s usua...
Caleb Bryant
2018: What I am investing in
Investing in 20182017 was a great year for a lot of people when it comes to investing. Crypto currencies values skyrocketed, the stock market soared, and even real estate values were through the roof. With the New Yea...
Vaishal Patel
1.5 million appreciation on a 1 million house?Howwww??
So i was watching this tv show on hgtv called "My House Is Worth What"?,and this guy bought a house for about 1 million dollars,he did few renovations and improvements and its value appreciated to 2.5 million dollars....
Noah P Bonds
Would you buy this duplex
Goal for me is usually 10% coc, but this one is more like 5%...appreciation we've been getting is very good though - around 15%/yr for the last several years. Property is in good shape. I'm on the fence this time with...
James Z.
New investor in Washington, DC
Hi all, my name is James. My start in real estate investing is complicated, but I will try to keep it succinct.
I'm a young professional, and I've done very well in my field. Unfortunately, I've also come...
Don Konipol
After 45 + Years in Real Estate - What Works and What Doesn’t
What works -
1. Investing in well built properties that are able to generate positive cash flow with current rental rates
2. Becoming knowledgeable about a sector or sectors or geographical area (s) and limiting yo...
Benjamin Amaral
Consecutive Storms Cause Damage to Tenants Car
I recently posted about a significant wind storm in October causing damage to one my tenants car (windshield and body) when branches from the tree in my driveway fell onto their SUV. This was a significant wind storm,...
Allen Gregory
Can I Buy A Non-Investment Home using Private Lenders
As of today, my credit is about 530 and I'm working with someone to get it raised about 150 points in the next couple months (should be before end of year). I want to buy a house but I haven't had a job in years.
I'm...