John Brooks
Should you buy a home for yourself first, or a rental unit first?
I recently purchased my first home for myself and my family to move into. I thought it was a good start because I could gain equity and use it to my advantage later. I also got tired of paying someone else to live in ...
Account Closed
Is the Real Estate market really not going to take a hit?
I have been watching the last 4 months in absolute awe. Unemployment is through the roof, businesses are going bankrupt, most people are staying home not spending money yet the stock market and Real Estate market are...
Alan Zee
What is going on with this market?
I am not sure what to make of this real estate market in 2019. The prices are out of control for lousy multi families. These properties don’t cash flow unless you buy with 50% deposit. With 30% down, you’re just break...
Diane G.
For those of you dont believe downturn is here
For those of you don't believe that we ALREADY turned the corner, here is ONE OF several listing that I ran into that are listed below that 2015/2016 purchase price...In San Francisco....A location....Removed by moder...
Pratik P.
Can I finance deals like this?
Hi Everyone!So one of my big goals is to own a large multifamily apartment complex. So thinking back to Rich Dad Poor Dad, instead of saying "I can't afford it", I've been asking myself "how can I afford it". I though...
Nathan Gesner
What is your experience with AirBnB as a guest, not a Landlord?
Have you stayed in a few AirBnB rentals? VRBO? Have you stayed in the big city and then compared that to a place in the country near a tourist attraction? What was your experience?I've stayed in a dozen or more AirBnB...
Mike Mitchell
Cash is king
We all know cash is king. It seems as if all off-mls/motivated seller deals require a "all-cash" purchase. If i dont have all cash on hand. Is it possible to get all cash deals? Does a hard money loan count as all c...
Marty G.
Deciding to self manage
Hi BP community!I have a few properties that I have had managed by a PM company. I used to self manage and when I changed jobs, that required a lot of overseas travel and I didn't feel comfortable having family deal ...
Sean Yang
HELP!!! What can I do if borrower is not able to pay back??
Hi all, I think I am in some serious trouble now and really need your guys' input!! About a year ago I got connected to a loan broker here in BP who was posting ads looking for private money to fund local flippers- so...
David Sosna
So you want to make the neighborhood better, huh?
A big dilemma we are dealing with it gentrification and what it means to us. We want to invest in our own neighborhood for many reasons. We want to be close to our houses. We love it here. We love the mix of middle cl...