Michael Delpier
Investing, speculation, or just a job???
So...... What is real estate investing?Being a Realtor, wholesaler, or flipper is clearly a job because you do not end up with an asset that kicks off passive income.Large apartments are investing because they do cash...
Bill Gulley
When are you Speculating vs. Investing?
This might be an interesting topic born from another thread.
When is buying or operating in real estate a speculative venture and when are you investing? How do you define speculating and investing, what's the differ...
Account Closed
Is This a Deal...or Speculating?
Hi BP,I'm on the hunt for a house hack in Philly, and seeking some advice for a duplex (3/1, 1/1) on the market. I need a gut check -- in this competitive market, where can one take some liberties to buy in the path ...
Sherry Lewis
Using Speculation in Contemplating a Deal
I have located a possible deal that could be the "diamond in the ruff" scenario but it is partially based on speculation. How dangerous is it to proceed and what are the chances of finding a money partner that is wil...
Brandon Moore
Speculation of future Smokey Mountain property values!
What is the near future of the real estate market in the Smokey Mountains? Has the area peaked?
Patrick H.
Is California SFH investing really just speculation?
I have read through several posts on real estate investing. This site has a lot of helpful information. I am currently a stock market investor and want to evaluate investing in real estate. I am based in California...
Ray Gomez
Binghamton, NY...is it a speculative buy
Hi BP family. Looking to connect with fellow real estate investors in the Binghamton, NY. Am interested in learning more about the area (Binghamton, Endicott, Johnson City, Vestal). Am looking into the 3 family ren...
Alton Phouvong
How to analyze a speculative build deal?
Hi everybody! I'm currently looking at a deal that is most likely a tear down. Asking price is $175k. The land is assessed by the city at $185k. The house is valued at $75k. The subject property has an ARV of $350k. V...
Lanse Whitcomb
Speculation investment in great area in Nashville
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $605,000
Cash invested: $191,000
Investment was made using 1031 exchange funds from 2 previous flips. I put $20,00...
Shannon Gordan
Seeking advice on Speculation & Retirement Community investing
I live in a planned community (suburb of D.C.) that has about 6000 homes (condos, townhomes, and SFHs). It is a mid/upper middle class area. The community is about 30 years old and has just voted in favor of building ...