Account Closed
Pre-Foreclosure and owner being told to stay away.
I looked at a house today that is coming up for sheriff sale. The neighbors came out and started talking to me about the house. They had been told by someone hired by the bank to mow the lawn to tell the buyer he i...
Scott Kimberly
Is the 1st Deal a Myth?
I'm curious to see how much of a myth the 1st Deal actually is.The Myth I'm referring to is "get your first deal and it's off to the races". As a new investor, I the more I listen to podcasts (and not just BP's) the m...
Malcom Ballard
Considering becoming a real estate agent in Phoenix. Any advice?
This is the first question I've posted so take ur easy on me if I jack it up. I currently work for the government. I have made the decision to pursue financial freedom over continuing the rat race. I have work to do b...
James Cash
Anchorage Alaska RE Economy
I just wanted to open up this discussion and see how everyone feels in the Anchorage, AK community of Real Estate here on BP.It seems to me that a lot of people in the lower 48 feel a shift coming in the RE economy. P...
Stanley Ezeadi
How are you guys feeling about Sharpstown? Houston TX
I was on my way to check out a neighborhood for a potential property and I happened to see all of the new development in the Sharpstown area surrounding Houston Baptist University. On top of the new commercial develop...
Maria Marrero
Section 8 tenant analysis
So I am trying to help out a single mom not to lose her section 8 but at the same time, I dont want to lose money.She makes only $13,824 A YEAR [or at least thats what she reported on smartmove.com] The rent is $1750...
James Wise
The Rivalry: Cleveland EAST VS WEST
If you talk to a local you would know that Cleveland is very much a city divided. Us west siders don't go east and those east siders don't go west. It is just a fact of life, and for those of us who live and grew up h...
Alexander Schloe
Should we consider a lawsuit?
Friends, We recently bought a STR in GA and it seems like we walked into a mess not disclosed by the sellers or picked up on the inspection report. For example, after closing we walked in to find: water in the baseme...
Cynthia Walker
Credit score 600, have 20% Downpymt,over 100k salary but DECLINED
Very frustrated... we have fair-poor credit, excellent employment, and want to buy a house $399k, can put up to 20% down, buying a primary residence, but cannot get even a pre-approval letter. What are we doing wrong...
Bryan Beal
1% Rule - Realistic?
I know we're all read about the 1% when it comes to real estate investing. For those who don't know what it means, it goes like this - A property that costs $100,000 should rent for at least $1,000 per monthA propert...