Eric James
Is real estate appreciation a myth? Adjusting for inflation
One stated benefit of investing in real estate is price appreciation. However, if you look at inflation adjusted real estate prices for the most part there isn't much appreciation. There are specific points in time ...
George P.
motivating contractors - tips and experiences
working on the latest house (buy and hold) and my main contractor is not living up to my expectations. I have used him before a few times and did not have a problem. In the past, he'd quote something and i had him do ...
Joshua Dorkin
What decisions do investors need to make to do their first deal?
Hey Guys -I was hoping for your feedback on a process question we've been pondering.What decisions do you believe an individual needs to make in order to close their first deal?I'd love to hear your thoughts on those ...
Alexander Churchill
Should I pay off my property
What’s up BP,I’m 24 (25 next month) just closed on my second buy and hold multiunit rental last month.Around this time next year I’ll almost certainly be in a position to pay either property off while stillmaintaining...
Isacc Lightbourn
What is a cap rate and why are they important ?
I hear the words “Cap Rate “ a lot. What is a cap rate and why re they important? Is it something added onto a loan interest rate or maybe equity in a property? What is a good cap rate?
Chris Hill
Faster payoff, yearly lump sum or monthly?
I have a goal to pay off a large loan in 10 years. Let’s say I have 10K available to put towards extra principal every month. Would I end up paying the loan off faster if I did one lump sum payment of 120K per year, o...
Jonathan Sher
St. Louis, MO
Hey BP Fans,
I decided to start a thread in here to see who's lurking around here in Saint Louis, MO or the surrounding areas? I'm looking to increase my network!
Richard Purdy
Just got 60k. How can I double/triple it?
I just want to make as much money as possible at this stage of my life. I have 60k. What’s some ways I can double or triple it within a year or so? I’m specifically asking how to maximize my return within the field of...
Engelo Rumora
How I Completely Lost My A$$ On This Deal
G'Day everyone,It's your favorite Aussie and The Real Estate Dingo.I am writing to you today with my head down and my tail between my legs as I just lost $25,000 on a recent deal.ps. This post deserves at least 50 vot...
Bryan Hancock
The Day The Dollar Died
I found this today about a proposed meltdown:
The Day The Dollar Died
I thought some of our resident Tea Partiers would enjoy it. Most entertaining!