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Bao Nguyen Financial independence from passive rental income: how long does it take?
16 January 2017 | 143 replies

Like many other real estate investor, I seek to buy and hold real estate, and enjoy the cash flow and any possible appreciation.   However, since my target properties are lower end properties that often requires rehab...

Will Gaston Nearing 1,000 College Student Tenants: Here's what I've Learned
21 November 2024 | 305 replies

All:I've recently spoken to a few REIA groups in my area about my business and I thought it would be a good idea to share this info in the forums.I've been investing in college student rentals for 12 years and current...

Matthew Mucker Where does the 50% rule come from?
1 May 2021 | 300 replies

I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...

Tom Doan How To Afford A Lambo?
6 September 2017 | 178 replies

Alright so, other than my introduction, this is my first post here. I have been thinking about this idea for a while, but I need some perspective to un-noobize it.

Owning a Lambo is definitely one of my dreams in li...

Duy Nguyen Direct Mail - is it still working?
6 February 2020 | 147 replies

Hello all,What kind of marketing strategy are you guys doing nowadays? Does DM still work in today’s competitive market? I sent out 3.9K letter this past month (I am committed for a 6 months campaign). It has been abo...

Steve Sun Best city/area to in buy and hold for cash flow in the U.S.
28 December 2018 | 131 replies

Hi there,Asking such a big question: I'm trying to get my first deal done, and still trying to narrow down which city/area I should be looking at.I'm a first time investor, I live in San Jose, CA, but I'm inclined to ...

Lindsey Ceane Government Take Over - Rentals
10 May 2021 | 71 replies

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogervaldez/2020/01/07/prediction-for-2030-a-government-take-over-of-rental-housing/What are your thoughts???

Jim K. Found $873K, need help investing it
30 July 2020 | 154 replies

Bought a teardown at a tax auction, went in and knocked a hole in one of the kitchen walls, found three stud bays filled with plastic-wrapped used bills, mostly twenties but lots of fifties, hundreds. $873K total. The...

Jordan Sutherland My wife wants a new car
15 April 2017 | 100 replies

Hey guys, I would love to hear some opinions on my personal finances. I'm a 23 year old fireman in Texas. I make a decent salary and my wife is able to stay home with our two kids. We are able to live confortably beca...

Matthew Ware Advice: I Inherited a house in San Diego with a Long Term Tenant
4 April 2017 | 80 replies

 I am a 44 year old teacher who suddenly inherited property in San Diego when my father passed away unexpectedly. I have no experience managing tenants or property. The home is a single family home in the Clairemont ...