Todd Young
1031 Strategy: Sell first or find replacement property first?
I'm ready for my first "Big" 1031 exchange. I've done several 1 for 1 exchanges, trading a SFR for a triplex or a duplex for a fourplex. But now I'm wanting to up my game, upgrade my clientele and get a 30-50 unit com...
Michael Meade
Lease Cancellation because of Bankruptcy
So I have a unique situation. I own a rental in Nashville, Tennessee. An individual from Texas who is moving here has applied, and I approved them. They had a lower credit score. So I've obtained July and August r...
Cheryl C.
Predictions on the next RE "Cycle"?
Having been around since the very early 80's, I've seen a few real estate cycles. I'll freely admit that I did not foresee the extent of the recent collapse. I saw a decline/correction coming, beginning in 2003 - wh...
Joe Moore
Long Distance Investing Wins And Losses
I invest out of state successfully. I know some members and vehemently against it and have stated that they know many have lost their shirts. Yet many members continue to go that route. My take on this those that d...
Isa Carrasco
Corporate Housing Advice Needed
Hello,
I currently live in Austin and am looking to rent by house out. I was approached by someone who has a corporate housing client. They would apply just like any other tenant and provide any financials needed to...
Mathios Yonan
Information on Markets
Just a quick question, what websites or sources do you guys use to inform yourselves about the market and any shifts and trends that occur?
Tim H
San Francisco Bay Area Market Update
Hope everyone had a fun, safe and restful Fourth of July weekend. In spite of all the challenges we have in the world, America is still the land of opportunity and magnificent individual freedoms. We all thank those w...
Aaron Crow
MLS Criteria for investment properties
What things are you searching for in MLS to find a property? Obviously searching a specific area, and price, but what other key factors do you have in a search criteria?
Andrew Marzec
Tenant want to break lease due to “serious medical issues”
Hi All- I am looking for some advice on a tenant issue I encountered this weekend. A little background first. I own 4 rental properties in a college town and rent to the students who attend the University. I have yet ...
Casey Eason
Funding new construction buy and hold with two month timeline.
Hello BP community,As a former Contractor turned investor/stay at home dad, I am in the middle of my first property deal with two Contractor/Developers in my previous home of Teton Valley, ID. Now that our development...