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Scott K. With apologies, another "What should I do?" post (but with a few twists)
21 April 2014 | 20 replies

Hello to the community. I know there are at least 100 threads on this great site that deal with “getting started,” and assure you that I have tried to digest as much as possible before resorting to another “help...

Dave Kennedy Wave 2 of Market crash
16 March 2009 | 59 replies

Could we see another substaintial downturn in the market?

It's funny how quickly the media swung after Monday's huge gain. Everyone said how it was over sold and this was due. They expected the market to float closer...

Tyler D. For long-term investing, is cashflow or appreciation better?
27 November 2020 | 35 replies

I'm not sure of what my opinion is on this, and would like to see what others think on the matter.
Here on BP, the mass majority of advice and articles are focused on cashflow. I see the obvious benefits of cashflow,...

Marcus Johnson What happened to the 2% rule
13 March 2023 | 40 replies

Just prior to my first real estate investment in 2014, the 2% was heavily promoted by Brandon Turner.   Then more recently it was lowered to the 1% rule.  Now the current staff are promoting around .8%.   So interesti...

Frank Apap Price to rent ratio
9 January 2009 | 32 replies

Total newbie here, considering buying a property to rent (two family home) and hold for 5-10 years before selling.

I'd like to have a break even or positive cash flow and was wondering if there was a rule of thumb of...

Matt R. The changing face of Los Angeles - Gentrification areas
12 April 2017 | 50 replies

Ucla recently covered this topic. LA has 85 hoods and the population is predicted to grow 30% by 2030. The city is looking for solutions to help with the housing shortages including allowing granny flats in backyards....

Tracey Pera Single. Woman. Investor. Newbie
28 January 2020 | 46 replies

Hello, I am going into Real Estate Investing as a single. I plan on staying single, but sure need a few female voices to help me 'get a plan'/ check list. I live in CA, but hope to invest where I can, out of state is ...

Kyle Joseph Short-term Rental / AirBNB - How are you doing?
15 May 2020 | 68 replies

How are the short-term rental / AirBNB investors faring?  At what point in the future are you seeing your bookings start to pick back up?  Are locals picking up any of the near-term unmet demand?  How are pure vacatio...

Gary Alford How do you pay yourself?
25 November 2014 | 40 replies

Alright BP I love business discussions and I have what I feel is a good question for you that popped in my head while listening to one of the podcast earlier that I want to get your take on.  How do you pay yourselve...

Josh Miller 100 Rentals, Success Or Fraud?
13 September 2021 | 43 replies

Not sure how we end up where we do, but in 2009 I found myself firmly on my way to shaking hands with the ‘American Dream’. My parents were so proud, I was a college grad and working as an engineer for Chevron. Tasked...