Ryan D.
Signs the market is nearing its peak
I've noticed a steady increase in the frequency of unsolicited mailers I receive offering my buy my house ("why worry about repairs, we'll buy you house as is, all cash, quick close" etc., etc.). I take this as a sign...
James Wise
"Subject To" Real Estate Investing is Slimy. Prove me Wrong.
"Subject To" Real Estate Investing is as Slimy as it gets. There are ZERO situations where it makes any sense for a seller to sell their property in a "Subject To" deal. The only times these deals happen is when some ...
Greg S.
A Newbie's Birddogging Journal
Hello, everyone! My name is Greg and I have been talking about real estate investing for the past 7 years. I spent tons of time reading articles and posts, setting goals for myself, and doing...well, I didn't really D...
Kyle Murphy
Out of State Investing & Lending Before Hiatus?
Hello fellow BPers! New to the site and RE investing, but loving the wealth of information that is provided here. I have been living and working in San Francisco, CA for 2 years. I lived in Tampa Bay, FL for 9 years p...
Amy Martin
Inexperienced landlord needing advice about screening applicants
I'm in the process of renting out our first rental property. I started showing the home yesterday for the first time- did 5 showings and received 1 application. I am fairly new to real estate investing and would like ...
Dennis L.
DST, 1031, exit strategy, retirement advice
hi all! i was hoping to bounce some ideas/get advice on an exit strategy / retirement planning / DST. i apologize if i jump around since there's so much running in my head. anyway, so a little about me: i'm going to...
Erwin Miciano
Where did you transition after the military?
Hey BP Military!,My question is what career fields have you all transitioned to if you did leave the service?This has been a big question for myself and my wife who are planning to separate from the Navy. We just boug...
Brian Gibbons
Article WSJ about Rent to Own
http://www.wsj.com/articles/rent-to-own-homes-make...Buy a property and do a lease purchase. Simple.
Neil G.
What to do with 1st STR - Not Cashflowing
Hey all, what would you recommend doing with a STR property that's just barely breaking even after all expenses? It's a 3 BR old bungalow in Tampa that I'm renting out on Airbnb. My prop management is handling everyth...
Rich Hupper
Sub 2 Deal in a Title Theory State.
Hi BiggerpocketsI am trying to better understand the concept of title and the bundle of rights that come with real property.Lets say we have a sub 2 deal in a title theory state. The owner of the property is highly mo...