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How is the current real estate market in Philadelphia? Are home prices trending up or down, and is it a good time to buy or invest? Also, how competitive is the market for first-time homebuyers and investors right now...
Just came across this list of most dangerous cities in America: Forbes 10 Most Dangerous US Cities and to my surprise many of the top rental markets spoke of by the other members are on the list! Detroit, St Louis, M...
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Hey BP, I'm looking to invest in the Columbus Georgia/Phenix City Area because of the low barrier of entry. I'm looking for someone who has invested there before and has an idea of what neighborhoods are best for rent...
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My name is Justin Kennedy and I have been on BP for a few months now. I live in Knoxville TN but am also familiar with other surrounding East Tennessee areas such as Chattanooga, Kingsport, and Johnson City. I am s...
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We are going to buy a single family house in the suburb of Chicago. Is there any one in this community knows about Westmont, Woodridge or Lombard?Is Westmont turning into a bad neighborhood though it is surrounded by ...
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Just wondering from anyone with experience in SD mf/apartment market what challenges or benefits you've had. I know California isn't the most landlord friendly state, and it's obviously a more expensive/competitive ma...
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Looking at MFRs in Cleveland and suburban areas, but I'm super concerned with population decline. Some suburban communities are pretty stable, but generally, Cleveland is a fraction of what it once was. What are the c...
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Hello all! First time poster but long time reader.
Me and my partner are interested in Stockton for MF investments. We have never invested in this market before and wanted to get some local knowledge and advice!
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Hey everyone! I hope this is the right category for this post. I currently own and have owned a home in Stockton, California since 2019. I have a 2.625% interest rate and the home is in a desirable, established neig...
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We are planning to have a SFR as a rental property in St Paul, but we live out of state. What will be the best course of action to manage the property? Would a property management company be the best or should we try ...