Joe Cummings
Demo Jobs? Piles of Obsolete Equipment?
Here's something to think about,Domestic and foreign issues keep scrap prices lowBy John Ambrosia - Trend Analysis - April 20, 2015Along with April’s mostly sideways markets came another dose of reality for sellers in...
Mike Roberts
Renting a lake house with use of boat/jet ski?
I bought a house this summer on a lake. I plan to live here another year or so, but then it will become a rental property. It's in a unique location where I could either rent it like a normal house, or use it for vaca...
David Lamb
What Phase of the Real Estate Cycle are we In?
Economists:It is said that there are 4 phases of a real estate cycle: (1) RECESSION (supply greatly exceeds demand and high vacancy rate); (2) RECOVERY (rental growth remains stagnant with little signs of new construc...
Dave Burke
Just joined, ready to get started!
My name is Dave Burke and I am actively seeking financial freedom! I'm sure you've all heard that before, but truly, I do not believe human beings were created to spend half their lives in cubicles. I am one of those ...
Joseph W Lennon
Would you buy a rehab next to a hoarder house?
All other things being acceptable, would you buy a house for a fix and flip when the next door neighbors are hoarders? The next door neighbors visibly treat their property like a junk yard (cars, equipment, etc.). Our...
Ben Valentin
Driving For Dollars vs. Purchased Mailer Leads
I've been driving for dollars the past few days, and I'm really curious about a few things. I definitely see the benefit of driving the streets and getting to know the neighborhood. I also see the benefit of "quality"...
Emily Salwen
When have I learned enough to start investing?
When have I learned enough or read enough books to start investing? I feel like I need to learn so much before I can get into the real world and close on a deal. I know I can always learn more but I keep saying to mys...
Richard Villandry
New Hampshire or Massachusetts?
Hey BP,I'm currently living in the North Shore area of Massachusetts and I'm trying to get some input on which state would be best for buy and hold. I grew up in southern NH and love the area but currently in MA due t...
Rene Rindik
Would you purchase an investment property with an HOA?
I am currently searching for my first investment property. I plan to live in this house for a year and then rent it out long term after that. I found a property where the numbers work, but it turns out that it has an ...
Chris Risi
How to use Cap Rates to underwrite Deals?
Hi all, for some reason cap rates confuse me. I was recently told, the lower the cap rate, the higher the property value. For some reason, I always thought the higher the cap rate, the more valuable a property should ...