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Hi BP!I'm currently looking for safe places to invest in NJ. I'm thinking I would want to be in Central NJ. I'm new to investing. I heard it is a good idea to find one place and know the market. Does anyone know of an...
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BP Community,I’m hoping to get some community advice on a deal set up.Background: my partner and I have owned a rental property for about five years. We’ve always had the intention of cash out refinancing into another...
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I've been noticing lately that commercial real estate can appreciate much faster than residential. Sometimes it's between 23-30% per year, and possibly more in some locations. Is this normal market behavior?
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Is it a good idea to pay an appraiser to come to your property to help give ideas to increase your property value, other than appreciation and some renovations on your own? I’m converting a garage to an additional bed...
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What single specific action has contributed most to your success in which you engage daily? Weekly? How do you do it?
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Hello BP!
For the folks who invest in the Northeast, more specifically Boston, how do you feel about the outlook for 2021? Do you expect any dip in the prices of multis or apartments?
My theory is people are lookin...
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I recently got interested in real estate investing, so I've been roaming around bigger pockets. I've noticed that a lot of people talk about FHA 3.5% down payments on multifamily homes living in one side and renting o...
Hey everyone! I am just listing my first rental property and would like to hear some opinions on pets. What are your pet standards, do you set weight/ breed restrictions? Do you charge pet fees (refundable or non refu...
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Anyone investing in Japan now that the yen is weakening? buying now vs pre-pandemic the yen has dropped about 38%. Japan is a cashflow not an appreciation market. the fed raised rates a lot and plan to pivot in the co...
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Wanted to see if anyone in the Denver area had some insight into the smaller towns around the area. I know Denver is pretty pricy, so I wanted to see if the areas within 100 miles are pretty good. I saw some pictures ...