Karen S.
Anyone own pre-1978 property?
When I bought my property 6.5 years ago, I was a total newbie and pretty much did everything wrong. Bought when the market was still high (and interest was at 7.5%) and then shortly after, the bubble burst and my pro...
Isi Nau
How I made $600,000 doing live-in flips in Hawaii
The purpose of this post is to provide hope to those trying to make it in a high priced market such as Hawaii, California, New York, etc.My wife and I made $600,000 doing live-in flips in Honolulu. It took us 11 year...
Okeoma M.
No more excuses...First deal done!
When I learned earlier this year that I was pregnant with my second child I considered putting off my goal (AGAIN!) of buying my first property. Where would I find the time? My W-2 job had me working 60-80 hrs/wk and ...
Account Closed
Investing out of California
Hi,I am currently at a stage where I can’t invest in Southern California anymore. It’s just to expensive and I wanted to expand my real estate profile. I was considering refinancing because I have significant equity i...
Carrie Johnson
Massive student loans at 180K and I own a multifamily property
Hi everyone,I'm a big fan and followed a ton of the posts. Right now, I own a multifamily property bringing in 2K cash a month (if I don't live here)...Right now, I live for free and make a few hundred bucks a month.I...
Corey Smith
I've gotten my feet wet. Now what?
I want to bounce my situation off of any of you in the BP community that are willing to read it and give an opinion. I became interested in REI two years ago this month, when I found BP and read Rich Dad. Over the fir...
Steven C. Suarez
Successful real estate investor AND minimalist? Possible?
I love the idea of becoming a successful buy and hold real estate investor. Accumulating houses for cash flow. And more houses. And more houses. And more...etc.. Thing is I've always wanted to strive to live a minimal...
Rob K.
Rental Applicants: All kinds of crazy!
I recently received a call from someone about a house I have for rent. The call was from another state. In the past, I didn't receive many out of state calls because people were leaving Michigan by the truckload and f...
J Randall
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in NYC?
Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
Julie O'Connor
Avoiding Appearance of Discrimination
Hi BP Community. I have been a long-time “lurker” and now am a first-time poster. I own a SF rental in Northwest IN (former primary residence). First time renting this property.Property has been advertised on Craig...