Keith Goodwine
Went bankrupt trying to wholesale, here's my sage advice
As the title says, I went bankrupt trying to enter wholesaling. Full disclosure - Part of it was deteriorating mental health and desperation. I was manic and reckless.Another part of it was unrealistic expectations ...
Jordan Sutherland
Is a bad buy and hold deal possible?
Hey guys, i'm pretty new to REI, and I had an intetesting conversion with my grandfather the other day. My grandpa has a pretty impressive portfolio of SFR and small multifamilies worth about $5,000,000.... and it's a...
Scott Trench
In Your Market, Does Real Estate Beat the Stock Market Over the Long Term?
I was asking myself this question the other day:If I was an average person investing in a random town in a random part of the United States, would I be better off investing in Real Estate, or the Stock Market?Turns ou...
Samantha A.
The Opposite Problem - Have cash to invest but can't decide where
Hi BP community, Before I write about my specific situation - I really appreciate any replies, thoughts, or comments in advance. It's a pleasure learning from everyone here. Please feel free to be as critical/constru...
Jessica Soares
Challenge: $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years?
Challenge: How would you achieve a goal to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years?
Newbie here. I've set a goal for myself to make $30k a month in rental profit in 5 years (shoot for the moon goal fo...
Kimberly Kesterke
I take issue with the term "slumlord" and here is why
Landlords have a noble mission. We provide safe and clean housing to our tenants, keep homes maintained and reasonably respond to our tenants requests. We provide housing options so that the government doesn’t have to...
Michael G.
What do YOU think will be the next new Hot Brooklyn or New York neighborhood?
Hi Everyone!Many of us are aware at how 'instantly' hot Brooklyn NY became over the last several years - But not all areas of Brooklyn enjoyed as much appreciation as others. One really needed to have a good feel for...
Rick Martin
SO HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE INVESTING IN AN APARTMENT SYNDICATON?
This post has to start with a disclaimer. No one can guarantee returns, and there's a risk associated with any investment. Having said this, it will give those who are curious a rough ballpark of the kinds of returns ...
Steve Walko
Classic debate: Pay down student loans or begin RE investment?
Hi everyone,I'm wondering whether my fiancé and I should begin to pay our debt down ASAP or begin investing in RE. I know there are intelligent arguments on both sides of this issue and that it depends on the details ...
Taron Jackson
Looking at Newark, New Jersey
Hello BP....I'm looking to purchase property in Newark, NJ...I'm from NYC so for me, this is right next door. Can anyone let me know what neighborhoods to stay away from? Thanks.