Nick Rutkowski
New lending standards, what’s your prediction?
I’m hearing on the internet, television, and BP the lending standards for big banks are starting to change. Some theorized prices for housing will fall, others think nothing will happen and we’ll all go back to our on...
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Rent Control is Finally Coming to Sacramento
On Tuesday, August 13, the Sacramento City Council will likely vote to enact a rent control ordinance. Here are the highlights:- Landlords will be prohibited from raising rent more than 6% plus the “consumer price ind...
Lucas Mills
On the subject of cash flow and self-sustaining properties...
Recently, I've been experiencing some confusion as it relates to cash flow, expenses, and the concept of self-sustaining properties.At some indeterminate point in the future, I want to have replaced my monthly w2 inco...
John Balzowski
Have a few properties, don't know what to do next.
My first post on BP, I've been a lurker for a long time.
I sold my e-commerce company last year and have been doing some real-estate investing, I've bought and fixed up several personal homes over the years and have ...
Jay Hinrichs
Cleveland Ohio market
Just spent a nice afternoon in Cleveland.. like what i saw of this rust belt city... looks like another one on its way up.Looks like we will plant some investment roots.
James McGovern
Are Real Estate Agents Clueless on how to work with Investors?
On numerous occasions, clueless real estate agents want to put me on automation where they send me searches from the MLS. They seem to be focused on morphing this into a buyer/broker arrangement.I continue to scratch ...
Kevin O'Brien
Finally jumping into Real Estate! - Chicago
Hi everyone! I'm Kevin O'Brien, a 29 year old engineer living in Chicago....I just wanted to say hello! A whopping 4 years after being introduced to BP, I decided I needed to stop making excuses and jump into the real...
Chirag Shah
Financing advice for my 2nd property
Hey All,I recently purchased a duplex that I am house hacking in Austin, TX. So far, it's been a good decision in that I've been able to learn landlord basics, how to do a cosmetic rehab, and live extremely cheaply. W...
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No Fico score renter =585 Fico more or less?
How do you equate a potential renter with no fico with a low fico potential renter? For me anyone with a fico below 560 is probably a life long deadbeat, and anyone with no credit file, probably is also a dead beat, b...
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Mailing to pre-foreclosures
I was wondering if conducting a mailing for pre-foreclosures is an effective technique? Is this more effective then door knocking?