James Stokes
Bought 1st Property, working 3 jobs, with 5 kids under 5 yrs old
Good evening BP,I work full time as a teacher, part time as a behavioral therapist and I am a church musician. I’m trying to 10X my income to buy more properties. Furthermore, I’m married with 5 children under 5 years...
Ali Dawood
Large Student Debt vs REI
So this is my dilemma: I have no money at all right now since I'm a full-time dental student living off of student loans, so at this time I'm in no rush to start investing. I'm just trying to learn everything I can...
Amie D.
When to replace furnace.
I have a single family rental in a low- to middle-income area. The furnace is about 22 years old and seems like it may be on it's last leg. When it turns on, it can take 2-3 tries for the burners to light - but it doe...
Karl Smith
What's the best Way to Attract Buyers for Memphis Real Estate
I recently read an article that Memphis TN was an very good place for real estate investing. I have know for at least a year that a lot of foreign investors have been looking for property in the area. I also understa...
Craig Castro
Tired of being a do-nothing loser
I'm sorry if the title is a bit harsh, but this is where I'm at. I've read numerous books including Rich Dad, Poor Dad, David Greene's books as well as others. I do everything I can to soak up the knowledge, but the...
Paul B.
Why are there so many ex-engineers in REI?
I've been a landlord since 2008, but only about six months ago did I decide I wanted to get more serious about real estate investing. I'm an engineer by day, which is why every time I hear an investor or a guru say th...
Michael O.
Are We Causing the next Bust?
Earlier today, on the way to work, I was listening to the BP Podcast #285 as per my usual routine (another great podcast by the way). But after hearing some of the guest's comments about building multi-family and rent...
Anthony Gayden
Tucson Investors Unite!!!!
This thread is a general one for Tucson investors to introduce themselves to each other and chat about our market. I know there are a lot on bigger pockets who don't post often.
Gaurav Bahal
Appraisal is Less than Contract: To Buy or Not to Buy? HELP!
Hello BP! My wife and I are contemplating our first investment property, a triplex in FL. It's fully rented, projected conservatively calculated returns are 10% cash on cash, 1.3% price-to-rent, 7% cap rate. Appraisal...
Zachary Harris
Can you charge tenants or landlords a "finders" fee?
Is it possible to have a business that connects buyers to sellers and sellers to buyers, and in the process charge a "finders" fee?