Amby Bhagtani
Why do we think property prices always go up in the long term?
I have a very basic question (almost sounds silly), I keep hearing property prices always go higher in the long term (not referring to short term fluctuations). Apart from that's how its been historically can someone ...
Tracy D.
Cash for keys- rewarding bad behavior
I am really only writing this because more and more frequently I have seen this come up. And it practically grinds a nail in my nerves to reward tenants for bad behavior by offering them cash to leave. It undermines l...
Neda Navidnia
Can not find tenants
Hey all,I have listed a property in Katy, TX. It's been on the market for about one month. I believe the price is good according to CMA.It is a two story, with all bedrooms upstairs, some people say they need at least...
Desmond Price
REI vs Stock Market
Hey guys, obviously I'm new to REI and trying to understand REI vs investing in the stock market. I have been focusing on SFR to buy and hold and I don't see the returns I do in my stock market portfolio (up 24% YTD)....
Isiah Ferguson
Noooooo tenant is 10 days late on rent. What to do ???
Basically I've posted a late notice on a tenant door. It pretty much stated May 15, 2017 which is today is her deadline and 19th is when the court precedings will begin. I text you this am and reminded her of the late...
Matt Lefebvre
Are real estate degrees worth it?
Hello everyone!
I come here asking a rather important question that pertains to me personally. My big question is, is it worth going to college for a real estate degree if planning on being a full-time invest...
Ben Halabi
Cleveland Price & Neighborhood Map
Based on the tremendously positive feedback that the Cleveland Price & Neighborhood Map has gotten from clients and users on BiggerPockets, we've decided to put more effort into making it an interactive map that c...
James Brewer
Inner City - How Bad Could It Be?
Hi Folks,I've heard investing in the inner city and low income/high crime areas is horrible, but I'm here to ask either how you've made it work to be successful, or exactly what kind of nightmare you've had?I've been ...
Pedro Padierna
I'm having trouble finding a tenant for my rental
Dear BP community, I recently bought and rehabbed my first rental, we left it in great shape and its ready to rent. The property is in a nice neighborhood and a good school district. But unfortunately, we are struggli...
Mark Shaffar
Would you rather buy a $40k rehabbed rental in a C neighborhood or $55k in a B?
I'm curious about neighborhoods as it relates to turnkey/ buy, fix, hold purchases. Most of us have preferences for A, B, C, or D neighborhoods when it comes to investing and rule out the others. My hunch though is th...