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Ralph S. Sometimes, You Feel Like a Jerk
31 May 2011 | 12 replies

I rarely start a thread, but today I had an experience that I just have to share.

A year ago, I thought I'd hit the jackpot. A single mom with two teenagers (15 &16) moved into one of my rentals. She had two ot...

Jenny F. A Small Business Bailout RANT....
14 January 2009 | 23 replies

I have spent the last several months on the verge of a stress induced stroke and a couple of weeks ago I decided "&^%* it, its out of MY control".

Here is the summary. I own 4 different small businesses. A con...

Robin Waters Looking to Buy with Cash in Asheville, NC in a 1031
23 February 2024 | 22 replies

Hi all. I'm brand new today to Bigger Pockets but have been drawn to Asheville, NC and watching the real estate market there for a while. I have a few questions if any of you might be able and inclined to answer.Is As...

Alex Cotter Looking for help analyzing this deal
12 January 2015 | 30 replies

Hello BP,First deal Single Family through a turnkey rental company. The property is in a A- neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. I struggle with putting this into perspective with other deals. Price: 85,000 (comps...

Dave W. Re-fi offer from our lender (Wachovia)
11 January 2009 | 22 replies

We currently have a pick-a-payment ARM. We're not behind in the payments, but are paying the minimum pymt, resulting in about $1k/mo being tacked onto our outstanding loan amount each month in deferred interest.
Our ...

Sean Bramble Have any of you lived through a full STR market cycle?
14 December 2022 | 33 replies

Were any of you investing in STRs back in '07/'08/'09? I'm trying to understand how much (%) revenues drop in a down market so that I can factor this into my underwriting. Seems like most of us on here are relatively ...

Alexander Merritt Quantity vs Quality Rentals
23 May 2024 | 43 replies

Hello BP!When first starting out using a Buy and Hold strategy and with limited capital, do you think it's better to purchase a bunch of lower priced properties in lower quality / depressed areas or spend a little bit...

Kiko Mattoso Buying STR with current rates as a retirement plan?
4 March 2023 | 54 replies

Hi everyone,I want an honest answer about something. I own only one STR property upstate NY that gives me around 11% cash on cash return. This means, I get like around 10k per year, net. But reading some posts here on...

Sam Leon Big box store employees
18 June 2020 | 32 replies

I was wondering, how does the big box stores like The Home Depot or Lowes hire their "tech" people?I mean, if you work at the plumbing aisle and are giving out advice to DIYers aren't they suppose to have some clue on...

Michael Ealy How to Invest in Hotels and Leave a Legacy - want to learn more?
31 March 2020 | 19 replies

I love apartment investing. I've acquired over $100 MILLION worth of apartment buildings.Me and my partner Nate - have a SIX FIGURE monthly 'passive' income.BUT, I realized that my 'passive' income is NOT totally pass...