Andrew Neal
Who here is paying off their long term rentals?
I know many of the posts focus on the forums focus on max leverage for scalability and I get that and to a degree (especially in the beginning) agree that leverage can be great.I am curious who in here is buying with ...
Ryan Ebersole
How did you start?
I was just wondering how everyone started their endeavors into the Real Estate world. How old were you, what was your first deal, and just what brought you into Real Estate. Just thought this might be interesting fo...
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...
Wes Blackwell
Stockton: The Last Bastion of Housing Affordability in California
After my most recent post on Realtor.com projecting Stockton to be the #4 metro market in the nation in 2018, I've received the same question over and over and over again:"But WHY Stockton? What's so great about it? A...
Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
James York
Why are you refusing section 8 vouchers?
I’ve just finished reading “The Color of Law” which is an eye opening look in to government sponsored segregation through housing policy. With section 8 being an actionable step in the right direction, why are some la...
Zachary Gwin
Share Your Success! Pics, Flips, and $$$
Hey BP! So this thread is for you to share your success!I want to show the world ALL the amazing flips/rehabs our members here on BiggerPockets are doing and have done. Here's what YOU'VE got to do -Upload Before &...
Nat C.
Fourplex crisis
This is the worst property situation I've had to date. I'm overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. I bought this fourplex in December 2013. On Sunday a tenant reported sewerage ba...
Eric Fernwood
Corona Virus Impact to Las Vegas Market
Today we sent our investors a special update on the impact of Coronavirus to the Las Vegas market. I thought it would be helpful to share it here.
There are multiple canceled events and conferences. Hotel occupancy i...
Eddie P.
Why do investors buy HOA liens at auction?
I constantly see investors buying up HOA liens at the foreclosure auction and wonder what is the reason? If they had no mortgage or a low balance on the mortgage, I would understand. Most times they are way under wate...