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With the recent increase in interest rates, real estate investors have had to make some shifts in their investment strategies. The recent uptick in interest rates might seem daunting for some real estate investors, ...
Why and does it matter?
When properties go up in value, property taxes go up with the "value". When housing prices go up, obviously you pay more to buy houses and it becomes more difficult to buy. Income taxes incre...
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First time forum poster, long time podcast listener. I have yet to step my foot into real estate other than some small crowdfunding and REIT funds—primarily focusing on career advancement/income and stock market inves...
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Hey all,I've recently found my way into the world of real estate investing after doing some reading of some real estate books, investing books, and rich dad books. Regarding the rich dad books, I read a paragraph in ...
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Hi guys,I have a good credit and have few properties (couple are in my name and few are in LLC's names)I have always wanted to open my own business but scared that if my business goes south it will prevent my ability ...
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Hot. Hot. Hot.
Let's talk about Asheville NC, an area that is absolutely on fire in NC for REI. The pandemic has supercharged an already hot area. Asheville is unique for a variety of reason, and lets dig into the f...
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Hello BP community. I am excited to get started in my real estate journey .You see I am late to the Real estate game at my age. I feel I do need a mentor and or an accountability coach to help me through the beginni...
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How would you start investing if you and your wife had $100,000 to invest in SoCal? Note: she wants a yard for the dog and a decent neighborhood for primary residence. We're open to moving and/or purchasing out of sta...
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Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to BP and would like to start investing in RE. However, my current situation is that I live in an expensive market (SF Bay Area) and I am currently renting a SFR. I have some cash saved up ...
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So, since I am new to the world of real estate investments and I am trying to set my rental home business up the correct way, I need some advice. I bought a home in St Petersburg, FL as my primary residence 3 years ag...