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California - Boom or Bust
Hello all, I understand real estate cycles are market specific, but I've always been curious about the reference to California as a "boom or bust market." Is the term "boom or bust" simply reference to appreciation go...
Jonathon N.
Anyone doing anything in Delaware (Rentals/BRRRRs)?
Currently a resident in DE and looking to get into real estate. I don't see many people talk about Delaware or doing anything in DE other than our fantastic LLC benefits. Does anyone have any properties here, and if s...
Debbie J.
Section 8 Tenant wants to add 2 more-should we ask for more rent?
We have a tenant on Section 8 in Missouri. Single mother. She wants to add her son's pregnant girlfriend and, in fairness to her daughter, her boyfriend. "To help them get on their feet". (We are not here to couns...
Jarret Durst
Financing a house in need of some renovations
Hello BP people. I’m going under contract for a house for 40k. This is great, but I’m running into some issues. My original lender said I have to spend at least 100k for a renovation loan (mortgage+renovation costs). ...
Robert Mendenhall
Older area home issues
Good morning BP,Ive been digging in and looking for a multifamily in Columbus to start my REI journey. I was wondering about some issues to look out for in older home areas. A lot of the homes were built around 1900. ...
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Winterizing Retirment in a Recession
Last week I was having a conversation with my dad about retirement. Like most people, the majority of his retirement investments are done via his 401k. I came away from that conversation thinking, “If I was in his pos...
Patrick Giblin
Purchasing During Winter In Snowy Markets??
Currently looking into various areas to invest, and all of them, (Vermont, Minneapolis and Milwaukee) all have intense winters. From my experience in buying personal residences, the advice I've heard is NEVER buy in t...
Westin Hudnall
Would You Rent To Them ? Need advice quick !
Rental amount $1175/month with $1000 depositClients Financials : Husband - $2500/month before taxWife - $355/month in child support. Stay at home mom (they have 3 kids. Age 2, 6, and 8)They own 2 vehicles (07 Chrysler...
Ralph R.
you win some and you lose some. I lost this one.
My Father and Both grand parents were realtors and Landlords. I grew up immersed in real estate, dinner talk was easements, right of ways, surveys, evictions, Etc. Etc. For many years I avoided real estate. I h...
Justin R.
Texas (Financially) Deadly Property Taxes!
Living in California I started investing out of state in 2010. At the time, an investor could invest almost anywhere in U.S. and pencil out a good return. I chose Texas due to what I felt was going to be an appreciati...