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Kyle Fitch Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?
6 January 2025 | 57 replies

Hello, I’m new to real estate investing and was hoping some of you would share your thoughts on why it is better to invest in real estate over the stock market. So far, I’ve only invested in stocks and the idea of inv...

Marcus Johnson Murder inclusion in Minneapolis
21 January 2020 | 31 replies

So this is directly from the City of Minneapolis website where the Renter Protection Ordinance was passed unanimously by the City Council and will go into effect June 2020.  Please read, because apparently as a Landlo...

Trevor Cox Rentals near a university??
22 December 2018 | 25 replies

I've been trying to think of the pros and cons of owning a SFH or MFH that is near a university, meaning the tenants will most likely be students. Obviously there is the risk of college students trashing the place, bu...

Account Closed Mid West Buy and Hold Investing with High CoC Returns?
14 December 2015 | 31 replies

I've been following threads on investing in the Midwest on BP. I saw a few threads on the NW Indiana region. A few areas recommended included Hammond and Merrillville. After a bit more research, Hammond turns out to ...

Ben Leybovich Should Newbies Have Access to Calculators?
22 November 2015 | 92 replies

OK, y'all.  Are you new?  If so - pay attention...I got a PM today from a very nice guy.  Very well-spoken, seemingly intelligent, and well educated.He introduced himself, and congratulated me with a job well-done on ...

Cory Mccarthy Historians Perspective needed - RE crash of 2007 -2010
10 January 2016 | 26 replies

I would like to hear from several of the historians here that went through the most recent housing collapse back in 2007 through 2010 regarding what happened to their buy and hold strategy in that kind of environment....

N/A N/A Where to Invest Next?
26 July 2007 | 29 replies

We are buy and hold investors...invested in Las Vegas, 5 homes, before the boom and pop, and are holding the homes as they are positive cash flow. Next, we discovered a suburb of Houston, TX with newer homes, masterp...

Andrew Chime Are STR Recession proof
6 February 2023 | 41 replies

I've been getting mixed answers about STR during a possible recession. Is it smart to buy in 2023 and 2024 despite the status of the economy? 

Jeff S. It is getting tougher to be a small-time landlord
10 March 2015 | 32 replies

I see the day coming when you can't afford to manage a small portfolio of rental properties.The tough part for me has been getting maintenance done for little stuff. I have had so many handymen over the years, some li...