Robert Jackson
Is this statement used to turn down Section 8 really legal?
HI everyone, So I have noticed a trend among some of my fellow property owners here in Los Angeles, California. As you may know, it is illegal to deny someone the opportunity to apply for a unit simply because they ha...
Nate Hawkins
FINALLY! How to find A+ contractors
Over 6,000 posts and A LOT of podcasts later people still do not know how to find a GREAT contractors.Raise your hand if you want one!There is no need for a lengthy post short and sweet makes it happen.I am a contract...
Jacob O'Malley
Where would you choose to live?
Hello BP! I'm in a somewhat fun situation and I would like your input. I'm graduating college this year and got my first "real" job a couple months ago. I've lived in Wisconsin my whole life and I'm looking to chang...
Rich Weese
40% loss in net worth in last 3 years
I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
Carrie Giordano
Diary of an Out of State SFH Rental -Northeast Ohio
I love reading the Deal Diaries on BP so I thought I would write my own. Hopefully, it will help others learn from my experience and avoid the mistakes I make (I'm sure there will be plenty!)This will be my third rent...
Amy Mitchell
Indianapolis vs Cincinnati vs Cleveland - First time investor
Hi Guys,I'm a new/first-time investor looking to get my first investment property, but I'm having a difficult time deciding between 3 markets. I'm considering Indianapolis (near fountain square), Cincinnati, or Clevel...
Samuel Rogers
Total Newbie here- I have $150k saved up and want to get started
I am looking for any advice on the best strategy to maximize the investment capital I have saved up. I have great credit score also so getting qualified for a mortgage is no problem. I feel like I am paralyzed with ...
John K.
Net Present Value (NPV) - the most accurate deal analysis?
Even though Net Present Value is used mainly in financial management I think it is probably the best ratio/calculation for analyzing a real estate deal. Unfortunately in Real Estate Analysis people usually use mainly ...
Basu G.
Agent scammed us at the auction
We have had many people laugh at us when we told about this. We had an agent who would send us some properties he thought were good buys from listings on FMLS. He accompanied us to the auction on 11/07. At the auction...
Michael Rosenson
Note Investing Rules of Thumb
I was wondering what some rules of thumb are that people use when evaluating note investing opportunities to narrow the focus. Obviously these would only be guidelines but I'm curious what others use to limit the scop...