M.C. Nachtigal
Seattle's Latest Insanity: ban criminal background checks
I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday. I would be surprised if it does not pass. This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...
George P.
Washer died. Replace or repair.
A 9 y.o. Whirpool washer just died in the rental unit. My first reaction was to replace it with new (for no more than $500, some basic washer). But then I thought of fixing it - but since I never dealt with fixing,...
Johann Kleisch
Houston Texas, HOT or NOT?!?
I'm considering long distance investing in Houston but don't know much about the current market.I was told that it's a hot market right now.Now I'd like to know the facts from the BP community. Is it Hot or Not?Any a...
Ryan Daigle
Is Multifamily Truly Recession Resistant?
"The asset class is known for its survival during a downturn, but with so much class-A product on the market, will its reputation hold?"Looks like we're about to find out!I actually think this upcoming recession will ...
Matt J.
Pueblo, CO...the next Colorado Springs?
As we've all seen, the Colorado Springs RE market has gone crazy the last several years. With new business, tons of building and a highly rated quality of life, it is the place to be. I've even heard some people commu...
Matthew Davis
Champaign Illinois too high to buy?
I’ve partnered with an owner of quite a few properties in Bloomington and Decatur. Together him and I own a 32 unit just outside Decatur, and it’s doing well. I have a few more units in Urbana that do ok, but not kill...
Doug Utberg
What will trigger the next recession?
Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...
Shiloh Lundahl
Is there a SHORTCUT TO WEALTH?
Many people invest in real estate in order to create passive income and eventually become wealthy enough to not have to work a regular job for the rest of their lives.I want to pose a philosophical question. Is there ...
Vince DeCrow
2018 Best Commercial Real Estate Markets to Invest In: Part I
With a new year among us comes new opportunity for investment, particularly investment in commercial real estate. In this post, I will discuss 4 large US markets which I believe to be ripe for commercial real estate i...
Scott Innocente
Canadians Investing in US Real Estate
Low interest rates, favourable exchange turn U.S. into hotspot
EVEN FOR INVESTORS IN CENTRAL CANADA, WHERE THE METROPOLISES OFFER DIMINISHING RETURN ON INVESTMENTS, THE UNITED STATES OFFERS DENSELY-POPULATED MARKETS ...