Tim Porsche
What Non-Real Estate Vehicle Are You Investing in for 2018?
Like the title says I'm just curious to see what you all are investing in other than real estate (if anything) for 2018. I have a few rental properties already, all doing well, but I am about to inherit some money and...
Rosemary Saleeba
Million dollars: Multifamily or short term vacation rental??
We have multiple single family long term rental properties in our portfolio (being self managed) and are looking to add/diversify. We have about a million budget and are trying to decide between getting a tri or quadp...
Dominick Johnson
How do you invest for your children?
1. What is your method of investing/saving for your children?2. At what age can I open a Roth IRA and pay my kids an income? My financial advisor says we need to wait until they are 6 yo to not get audited. Every sour...
Elizabeth Goff
NREIG/Affinity Insurance & umbrella liability insurance
I have a couple of properties in Detroit that are insured by NREIG/Affinity. I went to get an umbrella liability policy for my properties (these and also those in other states) with my insurer in California, State Fa...
Sam Pa
Texas rental lease agreement
I need to renew lease for my rental in Texas. Wondering if a lease template is available here at BP. Which template/tools/website do you guys use for rental use. Thanks.
Charlie MacPherson
A Guide for Photographing Real Estate
The purpose of your real estate photos is to create enough interest in a prospect's mind to cause them to call, tour the house or attend an open house. Bad photos mean that most buyers will, as the kids say these day...
Joshua Dorkin
Using Social Networks for Marketing: Can you have too many Profiles?
For a while I've been studying the use of social networks for the purpose of marketing, and realized that many people are just doing it wrong.
You can't just build a profile and expect to get any benefit from it at a...
Eli M.
Factors affecting home's value
Dear BP members,I was wondering, what factors could possibly affect a property's value?If there's a public school across the street, is it a plus or a minus?If there's a bodyshop next door, is it an advantage or disad...
Daniel Sherman
Looking for a good (local) property appraiser - Arlington, VA
Greeting all, We’re selling our home in a few weeks and feel our realtor is lowballing is on the list price. Even though we put on a new roof and completely new kitchen with mid-high end finishings, he said he’d list ...
Rich Weese
Hidden gems to invest in that no one is thinking about-Part DEUX.
A few days ago, I listed my feelings on a very enticing investment area that I'm in, and others have considered. I gave reasons why I thought it was a good idea.
Not everyone has the funds to invest hundreds of th...