John Burtle
Seeking advice...ultimate goal is to have over 30 properties
I'll try to get to the point.I use to work for an investor when I was younger. Ever since then I've wanted to get into real estate. I never acted because I also wanted to become a police officer. I focused most of my ...
J Scott
War is Making You Poor Act
For those of you who are concerned about government spending being out of control, and subsequently the risk of increasing taxes, I thought you might be interested in this bill:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_Ma...
Diane J.
Oh Goodie! Another War
Poverty is near 1960s levels again
No worries, Obama is on top of it.
"The most important anti-poverty effort is growing the economy and making sure there are enough jobs out there," Obama said Friday at a White Ho...
Rob C.
Hard Knock #1
My first attempted deal in REI turned into a bust yesterday as the seller failed to perform. I'm hoping to field some advice from the biggerpockets crowd on how to handle this situation. It's a bit of a long post (sor...
Sandra Holt
Just Bought Rental #2!
I am fairly new to BP but just wanted to share that my offer on investment property number 2 was just accepted today! I haven't closed yet and I know I'm counting my chickens too soon, but I'm excited to have jumped ...
David Campbell
Never invest in a cashflow negative property?
I invested in a property in property in San Diego in 2015, whose numbers were indicating it was going to be cashflow negative by a couple hundred dollars per month. I was a little surprised at the near universal advic...
Byron Paille
How many homes is your goal?
I am in my late 40s. I have always dabbled in real-estate and done well. I am approaching it in a much more specific way now. Should be closing on my 6th rental next month. What is the goal number of homes for most of...
Greg Moran
Pacific NW Retirement real estate purchase
Howdy BP community,
I'm helping my parents navigate a retirement real estate purchase, as they look to flee the scorching summers of Texas (also apparently winter-storm-ravaged at this point). Right now they are co...
Alex Silang
Do you tell your coworkers about your real estate properties?
Just wanted to see what people do. I've owned RE for about 3-4 years and I haven't told a single coworker about it. I'm a private person in general. Still though sometimes I consider it. I think it's interesting conve...
Alexander Merritt
Quantity vs Quality Rentals
Hello BP!When first starting out using a Buy and Hold strategy and with limited capital, do you think it's better to purchase a bunch of lower priced properties in lower quality / depressed areas or spend a little bit...