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Mehran K. "What If" Section 8 Were No More
3 August 2017 | 173 replies

Hey there community!

I'm closing on a property tomorrow and I'll be inheriting a Section 8 tenant. I always like to think about possible "What If" scenarios and it's got me thinking. I ponder, how would it af...

Matthew Mucker Where does the 50% rule come from?
1 May 2021 | 300 replies

I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...

Melanie Stephens Seeking “Biggest Mistake/Lessons Learned” Stories for BP Magazine
5 August 2020 | 97 replies

Hello BP Investors!
I am looking for stories about your biggest real estate mistake, and what you learned from it, for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine. If selected, your story, name and company will be featured in the ...

Account Closed Section 8
3 January 2020 | 181 replies

Ask your questions here!!!!

Jim K. You will have to do ugly things to get ahead in real estate
18 October 2021 | 152 replies

Would you agree or disagree?

Wes Blackwell Stockton: The Last Bastion of Housing Affordability in California
29 June 2019 | 112 replies

After my most recent post on Realtor.com projecting Stockton to be the #4 metro market in the nation in 2018, I've received the same question over and over and over again:"But WHY Stockton? What's so great about it? A...

Will Gaston Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
21 November 2024 | 305 replies

All:I've recently spoken to a few REIA groups in my area about my business and I thought it would be a good idea to share this info in the forums.I've been investing in college student rentals for 12 years and current...

Dylan Mathias It's Feeling a Lot Like 2007
3 September 2019 | 278 replies

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...

Bradley Shuhart How much negative cash flow is too much
20 September 2023 | 147 replies

I have an opportunity to assume a loan at 2.5% in a HCOL SoCal community.  Even at that rate I will still be losing about $800-$1000 per month with a renter due to HOA & Mello Roos.  I'm ok with a negative cash fl...

Marisa Dickson Renatus Investment Coach/ Mentor
30 November 2018 | 207 replies

Hi Everyone,Last night I went to a real estate invest presentation.I responded to an ad on Craig’s list and was invited to a presentation. The presenter was really entertaining, he went over the company (Renatus), off...