Rafael Ro
Safe and stable investment: Do I buy rental properties or keep money in a HYSA?
Hello all,
I would really appreciate your insights here.
I live in CA and have a family with 2 kids - we're not moving anywhere. Have about 50k I would invest (access to more), with excellent credit and good income ...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
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...
Cory J Thornton
Is the need for affordable housing creating new markets?
I have been thinking through housing, affordability, and the effect on what until the last few years have been dead markets. Any home with a decent commute to a decent market is not affordable.
Over the last few yea...
Mehran K.
"What If" Section 8 Were No More
Hey there community!
I'm closing on a property tomorrow and I'll be inheriting a Section 8 tenant. I always like to think about possible "What If" scenarios and it's got me thinking. I ponder, how would it af...
Mario F.
looming real estate downturn prevent u from buying now?
Hello, I've been on the lookout for my first rental property in the los Angeles market. I may have found one in Tarzana which I put an offer down on but after reading a book called How An Economy Grows And Why It Cras...
Fred Ruckus
How long does it take to screen potential tenant?
I have this whole system in my head (and on paper) for screening potential tenants. I know this will vary, but how long should I plan (time-wise) for the screening process? Credit/criminal/eviction check should be...
Sam Shikiar
Need Advice: How Is Everyone Finding Good Flip Deals These Days?
Hi everyone!
I've been flipping houses and investing in multi-family properties for several years now, but I've hit a bit of a snag recently. My primary source of deals has been wholesalers, but the numbers just have...
Neal Hamil
First time landlord with a nightmare potential new tenant.
New to this whole thing so please be gentle.Im honestly scared of being sued.I did the research and jumped in with both feet...twice. I actually bought my first two rental houses at the same time and went through the ...
Nicholas Aiola
Ask me (a CPA) anything about taxes relating to real estate
Hey, guys!I've been on BP for about 7 months now and I have quickly learned two things:There is no better place than BP to talk real estateThe wealth of information on BP is immeasurableI've read and learned quite a l...
Joe Au
Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
I want to build equity with my primary home as soon as possible. And I came across a method using HELOC to reduce the interest paid to the mortgage. Does any one have experience with it?