I'm trying to work my way through the numbers so I can start to get a handle on what may be a good investment.  I'm looking at buy and holds and I haven't seen the place yet, so I took a stab at what update costs migh...

I think we've reached a tipping point where it's beginning to look like the economic shutdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic is causing far more harm than the lives it (may) save.  While shutting down some busin...

So there is a good size multi-story property not far from Dexter & Elmhurst that I am kicking the tires on but not sure how bad the crime is around there or what the local rents really are. Some sites have it as b...

I’ve found a “deal” but I’m having trouble understanding if this is a good fit for me. I’d love to hear some perspectives from more experienced and local investors on what you think about the numbers below:
$130k for...

One of the things I always try to be conscientious to is herd mentality. Recognition of herd mentality and the pure luck of a well timed divorce kept me from investing in real estate in 2007 and waiting until 2008 wh...

San Diego housing price is at and above pre-recession level.  I am wondering whether the timing is not right to enter market for buying and holding (for rent) when positive cash flow seems generally challenging.  It s...

Could we see another substaintial downturn in the market?

It's funny how quickly the media swung after Monday's huge gain. Everyone said how it was over sold and this was due. They expected the market to float closer...

Hello BP Community,First post from a hopefully soon to be real estate investor. Firstly, thanks so much to BP for providing this amazingly informative and collaborative platform for real estate investing… what an awe...

I'm a newbie to this site, and I need some advice here:) I've been looking for under 200k properties to flip in Southern California, so far i submitted 11 offers (all cash, 7 days close) for the past 2 weeks, most of...

Happy Friday, 

Just a little fun on a Friday.  Jacksonville has some unusual street names.  I am not sure how they came to be, but they are just confusing! 

Boulevard Street
Alley Road 
Highway Avenue 
NoRoad...