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John M. Where to invest -- Good areas/Bad areas
17 November 2018 | 88 replies

It seems like the worse the neighborhood, the more the rental profit.
For example, in a bad neighborhood, I can buy a $45,000 house that rents for ~$850/month.
In a good neighborhood, I can buy a $100,000 house that ...

Porter Rappleye Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
3 December 2014 | 165 replies

Hello Everyone!

I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...

Luke H. No one with good enough credit
12 May 2018 | 78 replies

Hello all, hope all is well. This rental has been on the market for 15 days and after 48 leads no one has qualified. Due to no one having 600+ credit score. There is a married couple, with 2 kids that claim they have...

Jonathan Twombly What scares you most about getting started in real estate investment?
9 June 2015 | 64 replies

I've come a pretty far way in my investment journey, having acquired 400+ units in the last two years.  When I was first delving into this business, I was afraid that I knew nothing, and that I would lose money.  And ...

Account Closed Please 'splain it to me like I'm 12 years old.
2 December 2008 | 46 replies

I do not wish to criticize, but I have found the Norris Group's postings (here and elsewhere on the Internet) to be long on theory and short on detail. It was claimed at another board that lenders exist for end buyer...

Jon Holdman AbSheild chinese drywall remediation
18 May 2011 | 60 replies

In another thread where someone was looking for properties with Chinese drywall, a company called AbSheild was mentioned as having a remediation process for this drywall. I looked at this company and their claims.

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Nathan Gesner (Update) Another Tenant died...and then two more!
6 January 2021 | 88 replies

I received a call from concerned neighbors. This Tenant normally goes for walks every day. Nobody has seen him for three days, his lights are on, and his truck has not moved. I go over for a welfare check and find him...

Ray Reed inherited 85 year old tenant but rent is way below market
11 May 2020 | 94 replies

Hello BP,I recently closed on a 5 unit property where all of the units are way below market.  With the current rents I am operating at a $200 monthly deficit. All of the residents are on month to month leases and this...

Raheem Jamaal Clayton Morris Might Actually Change My Life
30 July 2019 | 84 replies

What's going on BP Family?!I'm so excited to share with you guys what I've discovered and the numbers I ran for my early retirement plan! I recently was introduced to a gentlemen's YouTube channel by a friend of mine....

Matthew Stover Help me understand this deal and 50%, 2% rule
28 November 2012 | 83 replies

I hope I'm doing this correctly. Thank you in advance.

3-unit apartment complex
Asking Price = $119,500 (I easily understand that this is way too high)
Total Monthly Rents = $1,235

Using the 2% rule, I would need ...