Nate Kimball
Newbie investing group....where do we start?
Hello everyone,
I'm new to the forums, but have been reading the posts and articles here for some time now. I seek your wisdom!
A small group of friends and myself all work jobs with low hours and good income. We ha...
Kevin Longeuay
As a buy and hold investor, would you invest in today's market?
I found this article today on chase.com that provides 6 nice charts that indicate that the housing market has recovered from the recession. The basic highlights are that house sales are up, house prices are back to th...
Nana Sefa
Owner’s title insurance - to get or not?
Which of you get owner’s title insurance? And who doesn’t get owner’s title? Why do you get or not get? Thank you.
Oscar Brooks
Minneapolis Duplex - Analysis Results Comparison
Hey BP Community,I'm looking for my first investment property (hoping to owner occupy a duplex) and am trying to heed the advice I've heard on BP webinars, podcasts, and read on the site to make sure the numbers work....
Seth Williams
Let's hear about the craziest, dumbest, most bizarre tenants you've ever worked with...
I'm looking for some entertaining short stories from the Landlords and Property Managers here on BP.Have you ever had to notify your tenants about something that you thought for sure was common knowledge?Have you ever...
Jay Hinrichs
The 2% rule kills values
As one who had never heard of the 2% rule or 1% or any of the other terminology that floats around BP,, I just became aware of the 2% rule. I was talking with a fellow from Oregon who was lamenting that there are no 2...
Got debt to pay off? You might relate to Leo, a personal finance journalist who’s focused on financial stability over FIRE—at least for now. With six figures in student loans and credit card debt, Leo found themselves...
Does FIRE seem impossible while raising a family? We’re about to prove that you CAN have it all. Emily and Joel are financially independent while raising five kids and still have the money to travel the world, take pl...
Jon Pacitto
Property location
What are some hot points to look for when trying to determine the location of a potential property to rent? I'm sure when looking to rent out a property you always run the risk of no one biting but what are some thing...
Is early retirement healthcare crushing your budget? Are you tired of getting your standard two percent raise every year? What do you do when a “friend” borrows money and never pays you back? Some personal finance que...