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I was just reading another interesting discussion about cash flow vs. appreciation and the Midwest vs. the West coast and I want to make a case for a balanced approach, and I think my backyard - Milwaukee - is a perf...
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A hardmoney lender I was networking with at our REIA introduced me to a local rent-to-own investor. We chatted about what he does. Long story short he told me about his investing strategy and how he works with beginn...
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Happy Holidays !In the wake of the recent tornadoes at northern Texas, i would like to know if there are strategies for landlords to protect against such natural disaster. I have my rental in the northern Texas area, ...
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Hi BP-Portland. I'm curious about opinions here on the future of Portland's real estate market and if there are any leading indicators you're looking at.I think it'd be hard to deny Portland has had a tough year with ...
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Hi all,
We are currently shopping around for the lowest interest rate to purchase our first primary residence, multi-family in MA. We are currently looking at Everett, Reverse, Malden, and Melrose. My husband is acti...
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When evaluating if a real estate syndication is right for you, what are some of your best questions you've asked or regret not asking?
Hey BP!I just picked up my first rental property (Richmond, VA). Since my experience to-date has been rehab only I'm fearful of overbuilding. There are three items that I would appreciate the group's input: (1) app...
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Posting my first new construction, and simultaneous short term rental. I’m hoping I can help show people that zero down investing is very much possible with the right deal and the right people. This was a deal where w...
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Hi everyone
I have an investment property in the Bay area (South San Francisco specifically) which I'm currently renting out to long-term tenants. It is a 3 bed/1 bath single family home and has a sizable backyard.
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