J. Martin
Recession Predictor: Leading Index of Economic Indicators
The Leading Index of Economic Indicators has been a pretty good indicator of a decline in economic activity, since it was published. The index uses nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate, average hours work...
Scott Blackwill
Is an apartment syndication investment strategy scalable?
My investment is just beginning and I'm evaluating against two strategies: SFR vs syndication investing. While cashflow early on from SFR seems minimal the goal is ultimately to build long term wealth. One of the k...
Rosaria Pipitone
What to look for in a good tenant
I’m really excited to rent the upstairs apartment to my new duplex. I just posted my rental on Zillow and have several viewings scheduled. Anyone have advise or tips on how to further screen tenants prior to the viewi...
Zachariah Hays
New to BP and investing in Cleveland
Hey everyone,I joined BP about 1 month ago and have been soaking in all the info I can. Watching webinars, became a PRO member, reading forums in my spare time and listening to podcasts during my drive time.Just wante...
Matt Good
Seed Capital
Has anyone used these people? Good or bad? I've heard that they have some upfront fees depending on how much you borrow?
Anna Watkins
My recent Tax Lien Auction experience in Tennessee - lost, but got an education
I went to my first ever tax lien auction on May 20, in Franklin County, Tennessee (my home county). TN is a "hybrid" state -- if you win the auction, you get a first lien on the property, and if it's not redeemed wit...
Behzad Sharifi
Why properties more than 300k doesn’t make cash flow?
I looked up a lot of properties through Zillow, and used the bigger pockets calculator to analyze it. The results surprised me, so basically properties which are expensive than 300k are not making cash flow. And the o...
Matt Mahony
How to research real estate markets
I am new to real estate investing, and am looking for advice on how to research the best markets. What information do you look for? And what resources do you use to gather the information? I have decided to target ...
Josh Edelson
Why are all the insurance companies pulling out of disaster areas!?
GENERAL DISCUSSION:California has fires. Florida and South Carolina have hurricanes. All these insurance companies are jacking up the rates 2x-6x or cancelling policies altogether in these and many other areas. If you...
Account Closed
My Tenants Want the Basement Finished
Hello! I have a four bedroom three full bathrooms property that is currently occupied. I charge these tenants $2000 per month for rent. I verified the fair market value with Basic Allowance for Housing at $2169.00. ...