Michael Swan
Please Evaluate My Plan
A little background first. In 2011-2012 purchased with 20% down loans 10 condos in sunny San Diego. Averaging about $48,000.00 cash flow. Life was good. Then I calculated my return on Equity and noticed San Diego ...
Joshua Dorkin
US Credit Downgraded from AAA to AA+
According to Reuters, S&P has downgraded the US Credit Rating from AAA to AA+ and may likely downgrade again in the next year plus.
Thoughts? Insight?
I realize this may get political, but think this is an impo...
Will Barnard
The Best Retirement Plan
IRA/401k plans as they relate to self direction/self administered has been a hot topic lately and as such, I would like to attempt to get a consensus on experienced investors' perspectives to the following question:
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Shadonna N.
Tax Stategies for a 1M+ real estate sale
I know an owner (very old school) who is ready to retire and liquidate his portfolio. He has a few buildings in DC valued at over $1M . He has already started to sell off some of his properties. He does not employ ...
Michael Baybut
Bank REO purchase strategy
Hi,
This is a bit of a follow up from my previous post. I'm very interested in a REO property that's about to come on the market soon. I tried to buy it as a SS but it ended up at foreclosure. The bank had accepted my...
LuAnn Miller
Emotional Support Animal
We recently vetted a tenant that informed us after move in, they have a service animal. Actually, we discovered they had an animal in their apartment and probed them for answers since we do not allow pets. We have r...
Greg K.
Me vs. the local Real Estate Cartel
Just wondering, does anyone on BP make money from RE, but actually acknowledge the simple points outlined in this site:https://www.caare.org/The site clearly and concisely absolutely exposes all of the worst things ab...
Toby Shacalo
Agents not calling back
Hi, i am new ro real estate and I decided to start looking into investing out of state. I have been searching online for and inquired on 15 different properties. Out of the 15 realtors I called, only 2 called me back,...
Austin James
Journeyman Plumber here, any questions ask away!
Did plumbing for 7 years before moving to sells, I still own a plumbing company on the side. I can do my best to answer any plumbing questions.
Ask away.
Shane Craig
Rental Property Highs and Lows
Generally speaking I'm a realist that leans more on the positive of most situations. However for the last month I have been getting my butt kicked( tenant complaints, costly repairs, and next month will be my highest ...