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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Many take the time to analyze a deal before purchasing, but I actually find few out there that really understand the factors that effect their real estate business.
Not sure if many here would feel it is worthwhile, ...
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so I'm very new here only 20. Not looking to invest for another few years (get my degree build my credit and savings etc) but after I get my degree I was planning on moving to south Florida, obviously northern Florida...
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People Sell Their Properties When They have “Pain.”Emotions are what drive people's buying behavior. These emotions can be positive like joy, hope, satisfaction and excitement or they can be negative like fear, doubt,...
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Hi everyone,I noticed that www.realtytrac.com provides comparable sales value for properties. My question is how reliable are these figures? Has anyone ever compared such figures with actual ones supplied by a realtor...
I don't see a lot of mention about what's happening in the stock market and the slowing down of the economy right now
What effects do we expect to happen as a result of what's going on right now?
- Are we expecting ...
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I am a residential landlord beginning my learning about commercial properties.
For a property with a storefront, how much of a negative is it if parking is in the back (so not visible when driving by)?
What type o...