Ryan Rabbitt
Employer does not match 401k - should I invest?
Hey BP Community - My employer does not match 401k contributions so I'm considering abandoning the contributions altogether and instead investing in something like the SPY ETF on a regular basis. I'm curious if anyone...
Tom R.
Would you rent to someone with a past eviction?
Ive got a prospective tenant with an old past eviction. My original rule was no evictions but I know people change. Just 5 years ago I wouldn't have considered myself rentable. And she is willing to have a cosigner on...
John Henry
Newbie investor, considering FL
Hello group.
My faith in the internet proves there is no topic that there isn't a forum for!!
I have been considering investing in a rental property in central FL because houses down there are so cheap. I have been...
Bruce Woodruff
Positive virtues of being a Landlord?
Jumping off from another thread where a young man is facing negativity and hate from his lefty friends over his decision to become a landlord. Landlords get a negative reputation and backlash constantly, I rarely see ...
Sarah Miller
Working with CPS?
Hello! We showed one of our properties to a women yesterday and her 2 kids. She really liked the place and asked if we would be willing to work with child protective services. She said that she is displaced right n...
Sean Davis
First Purchase, Alaska 4-Plex
Greetings Compatriots!
This is my first post, my first purchase, my first foray into real estate investing.
AND I AM TERRIFIED EXCITED!!!
I would love to hear any input from the sages here and become an activ...
Larry Feacher II
First Time posting on BP!!! Is this all I need?!? Thanks in advance for any feedback!
First time positing on BP!!! I've Been a member for about a week or so, but been an observer for about a month... This place is like REI heaven! I have a contract Im getting ready to secure this coming weekend from a ...
Kyle Scholnick
Is real estate really the best investment?
I think we all know real estate is a wonderful investment and a proven track to wealth.But my question is: is it always the answer? I know many people on this blog are diehard real estate investors and would not even ...
Melanie Z.
A “ Lemon“ House ? Improper zoning and build
My mother bought her home 18 year ago, it was a new build- down to the foundation. Within a year little things began to occur within the property - nothing too concerning - over the next 9years .... the roof collapsed...
Logan Turner
Scams
Just a heads up. Some guy using the name of a legit lender in Michael stone is trying to gather information from people pretending to offer loans. Obviously if it sounds suspect or ridiculously good, don't send any pe...