Rich Weese
40% loss in net worth in last 3 years
I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
Rendy Richiez
When is it “ok”to overpay for a property ?
Today’s market is crazy!! And sometimes just to Not lose a “good” deal we offer a little more or too much. But is it ok? Is yes when and why? If not, why?
William Kim
Thinking about Investing in Syndication
I've recently become interested in the idea of investing in syndication deals due to its "active-passive" nature (and also diversification of my portfolio of course). With any investment, I plan to conduct due dilige...
Liam Alvarez
Best Apps for Analyzing Real Estate Markets: Share Your Experience!
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I’m in the process of finding the best tools to analyze potential investment markets, and I’m looking for some seasoned insights! I know apps like AirDNA are popular for assessing sho...
Will Barnard
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
Many have argued/claimed here on BP that cash flow on residential properties is of vital importance and investors can not put food on the table with appreciation. I disagree. Once you have built a business with many r...
Michael Zuber
I see 18-36 Months of more Price Appreciation. You?
So I think the good news around real estate is only going to continue for some time to come. I believe we could see 5%-10% appreciation between now and 18-36 months on a national level and much more in local markets ...
Michael Ealy
What's Your Main Obstacle in Buying an Apartment Building?
My question is: what stops YOU from acquiring an apartment building?Is it...lack of capital?lack of know how?mindset?fear of doing a big deal and then failing?can't find good deals?bad credit?something else?Whatever s...
Erica S.
Rookie in Boston, MA
Hi all,My fiancé and I currently live (rent) in the North End neighborhood of Boston, and while we love the location and convenience, we're both sick of forking over 1/3 of our income each month in rent. I've been doi...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (August 31 - September 4, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, August 31, 2020)
The US economy got crushed in the second quarter, with the worst decline in real GDP for any quarter since the Great Depression. However, the good news for real estate...
William Coet
Tax Difference: 8% Real Estate ROI to 8% Stock Market ROI.
Hello,
Which one wins on a 30 year horizon?
When looking at a long term real estate investment (approximately a 30 year rental property hold) that returns 8% annually compared to the stock market that returns an ave...