James Barry
The TRUTH about the economy and investing
Its awkward, but it needs to be said....
The FACTS about our economy (GDP, unemployment, workforce participation, etc...) have no bearing on asset prices!
I'm not an economist, I'm just a curious young man. There w...
Timothy W.
Your House - Investment or Doodad?
I'm curious to see folk's philosophy on this. I consider my personal residence to be a doodad I live in. Yes, I bought it at about 20-30% fmv but regardless, it is a piece of real estate that garners no cashflow for...
Stephen Gimber
Starting out. Here's my plan..
Hi Everyone!My names Steve and I live and am looking to invest in the South central PA area. I've been thinking about investing in Real estate/Rentals for a couple years now and have spent time listening to the Bigger...
Nicholas Crawford
Need help figuring out refinance situation! Please!
The situationHouse is rented for $2,200/month. Property is currently in a bridge loan ($2,200/mo). Rehab took much longer than intended for various reasons numbers quit working as interest rates went up. I'm self empl...
Jorge Siverio
Some Questions on Private Lending and my First Deal
Greetings BP Community!
I am an aspiring Real Estate Investor and searching for my first deal. The forums have been extremely helpful so far in helping me get started on my research. However, I still have some outsta...
David Espana
Using SDIRA for private lending
I have set up a self-directed IRA account for my real estate investments. I have been approached by an investor/developer to lend second or third position on his projects (which is allowed by my SDIRA custodian as lon...
Mike Welch
Managing PM's: Questionable Repair Charges
On my recent property statement, I've noticed a charge I think looks ridiculous. I'm wondering how experienced property owners who work with PM's would handle this matter.
I acquired and rehabbed my first property i...
Isaiah Ortiz-Hoyle
San Diego County STR zoning code questions- ADU and JADU
Hey everyone!
How are Short Term Rental hosts (AirBNB, VRBO, etc.) with multiple dwellings on a lot able to rent out their properties for less than 30 days?
I may be reading this incorrectly (highly likely), but ac...
Jay S.
5 year loan on apartment building, then rates skyrocket?
Say I buy an apartment building today with a 5 year note that amortizes over 30 years. I'm cash flow positive -- lets just say interest rate of 4% and a 7% cap on the building.
My real question is this - What if rate...
Don Konipol
A Tax Lien Warning Story
This is a story from my past that provides a perfect example as to why investing in tax liens at auction is so dangerous for any but the most experienced and knowledgable investors
20 years ago I purchased a SFR as a...