K S.
My 100k house vs 100k in the S&P 500 (16 years later)
A turnkey home for 100k renting for 1k (1% rule) would net you worse than the stock market 16 years later. I went back through my 1099s and calculated my return and estimated closing costs, federal taxes, capital gain...
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...
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 ...
David Dachtera
Modular Homes?
Hi, Folks,Want to solicit some input on doing new developments using modular construction.Just to make sure we're on the same page, let me define the distinction:Manufactured homes:Delivered to the final site in a com...
Sergio Aguinaga
lease options questions
Hello everyone, I'm from Michigan and I'm learning lease options. I've read Wendy Patton's Sandwich Lease Options book and I've seen multiple videos on YouTube including Chris Goff, Joe McCall, etc. But, having never ...
Terry Lao
Las Vegas #2 best on Case-Shiller Index of 20 largest city metro
Recent article from the LA Times showcased nearby San Diego as the number #3 city for largest year over year price increase at 7.8%. See article link http://www.latimes.com/sd-fi-case-shiller-august-2...Did you know t...
Andrey Y.
Growth Equity Group - How 170+ investors were scammed
In 2014-2015, more than 170 investors purchased 2 and 3 bedroom condo units from Growth Equity Group. This company specializes in investment properties in a self-directed IRA. More than 85% of their sales are bought i...
Dustin Woodley
Tricks of the trade... What is yours?
One trick we use sometime is take a water hose from the back of a washer machine... I carry one in my trunk (With a plunger). Go to the neighbor and offer them $10 cash to run a hose from their outside faucet to your ...
Taz Patel
My Tenants have complained of Mold and trying to sue me
Hello BiggPocket members,I have 2 bedroom rental in South Florida that rents for $850.month to an Old lady.See called me last week complaining about a mold smell in the property.I dispatched a Handyman that came back...
Mark Caudill
Has anyone reviewed S2A modular? Just doing my diligence
There is a new green modular company out of hemet, ca. S2A Modular Went thru their presentation yesterday. Just wanted to see if anyone else has looked into them. Supposedly they can build a custom or one of their pr...