Bob Stevens
WHO IS SPINNG THEIR WHEELS ?
Hey all, I see so many posts, " I am researching, " I am doing my homework" , I am trying to build my team" "Deciding on which area" So many are TRYING but never do anything, like a hamster on a wheel, A LOT of movem...
Jonathan Rempel
New member from Anaheim, CA
My name is Jonathan Rempel and I have no real background in real estate investing. My experience has come from watching friends and family in the real estate business, either as general contractors, agents, brokers, a...
Sydnie E.
Purchasing Rental Property
Hello BP,
I am new to investing and currently looking into purchasing my first rental property, four units. I am not sure what the first step should be. I plan to call and have the property inspected to see if there ...
David Walton
Investing security deposits
Hey BP folks! Curious about potentially investing some of our tenant security deposits in CD's. Was thinking of taking about half of the deposits we currently have and doing some short term (12-24 month) CD's as a rev...
Tony Willenborg
Effective ways to advertise rentals
I just purchased a condo in Champaign, IL. We are in the middle of making some very basic updates, but I would like to start advertising it right away. What are the best ways to stand out in a crowded market?
Sam Sav
Just received "the book on flipping houses"
After hearing many good reviews on the book of flipping houses I decided to order myself one and it came in the mail today. I have to say it's pretty addictive. Been reading it for a few hours and realized I've read o...
James Sinclair
Making "low end" rental property work
Some people have indicated that they have good success with low end rental property. I would like tips on how they manage to do that. The property managers that I have talked to won't even accept property that do...
Manny Fernandez
Hard Money Lender is a little too pricey
Hello friends! In the midst of the chaos, the Texas market continues to go strong and we are still buying and flipping. We are working on acquiring a property in Mansfield, TX (Suburb of Fort Worth). The purchase pric...
Stephen E.
First and last - when?
I am leasing a unit at the moment and it causes me to think about leasing practices. I usually ask for first and last month's rent at lease signing, which can be anywhere from a week to a month before move in date. So...
Alberto Furet
Pay down mortgage or create an emergency cushion?
I have two rental condos, one here in San Diego and the other in Chandler,Az, and I was wondering how to best use the cash flow. Should I use the cash flow to help pay down the mortgages or should I use it to build...