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Ellie Perlman Why Do Investors Keep Overpaying On Properties?
8 October 2021 | 54 replies

Overbidding is the opposite of being a conservative investor. It happens when you buy above the market rate, compared to similar properties in the same general area. Another telltale sign of overbidding is when you pu...

Dan Riley New investor looking to start out of state
2 August 2023 | 72 replies

Hi everyone, I'm a first time investor looking to invest in long-term out-of-state rentals. I've been wanting to get involved for years and have been spending time researching/reading in the interim. The idea of being...

Michael Ealy Is "Stupid" Money Chasing Millennials in Your Market?
12 August 2019 | 71 replies

Have you heard of the expression "stupid money"? It is when a herd of investors or speculators seem to be overpaying for an asset.In my market in Cincinnati and I guess almost everywhere in the country, "stupid money"...

Adam Dorn Just wondering everybody's education/background?
12 September 2017 | 198 replies

I was just wondering what everybody's education or background is? seems that a large percentage of you folks have some type of formal "business" or finance education, or come directly from the world of Real Estate?

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Kishun Barker Whats is everyone's opinion on paying 100% cash for properties
15 December 2020 | 165 replies

I am interested in buying deplexs in cleveland with 100% cash and was just wondering what tips or advice other investors can point out to me

Diane G. If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
11 October 2017 | 192 replies

I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...

Kyle Smith Build or not to build
24 April 2024 | 42 replies

I know there is a lot of uncertainty coming from all directions about the next 1-3 years in short term real estate.  I am all the sudden on the fence about building.  I built a pool cabin with a great view in the Smok...

Dan Burstain A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opti
19 July 2023 | 28 replies

A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opting inSwapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA TODAY July 4, 2023https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/07/04/california-to-texas-move-risin...

Mark Beekman Operating Expenses Estimate Too High?
20 February 2011 | 69 replies

When I find a promising multi-unit rental property, I usually assume that 50% of the gross rents is what I'll have after operating expenses to pay my mortgage. The listing sheets have a breakdown of the operating expe...

Cameron Riley NEED HELP- How to Tell A TENANT he wasn’t selected for my RENTAL
20 January 2021 | 142 replies

I have a very nice urban property up for rent. The clients that often apply to my city homes have POOR credit.. so I NEVER judge an applicant based on their credit score, I have removed that judgement from my process....