James Wilcox
Does the term "SLUM LORD" bother you?
I was just wondering if anyone on BP or have heard of any investor being called a "slum lord"? Would anyone else take offense to being called a "slum lord". It puts a bad taste in my mouth personally. Below is the sto...
Jonathan Orr
Best Market under 250k
Hey BP, was having a conversation with a newish investor and was discussing markets on a macro level. We were talking hypothetically if you were targeting markets where investments were under 250k which would be the ...
Damian Robinson
Another Morris Invest
I will keep my story short and voided Of all the details because I think we get the jist. Purchased new construction from Morris September 2017 was told construction six to eight weeks. First month told permits are ta...
Joe M.
How do you earn/save extra money thread?
Thought it would be a cool idea to share how you earn or save extra money, no matter how large or small....to help make our pockets bigger. I think finances is an area one can always improve on....might as well learn ...
Ralph Miller
Tenants Asking for Me to Subsidize Their Electricity Bill
I have tenants asking me to subsidize their electricity bill bc it more than doubled in the month of May-June.....this is the story. Please provide input.About two weeks ago their AC unit broke. I immediately had a ...
Alison Ostendorf
Valuing a MF in New York City
All of you that have actually worked in NYC and have gone through any "works anywhere" training program know that NYC is a very specialized market and things are just done differently here.I would like to know what yo...
Dawn Anastasi
Another Rental Property! (This time a townhouse)
Okay, so I just posted back a couple of months ago regarding a 3 bedroom single family I bought on July 15th. But, I had the opportunity to buy a 3 bedroom townhouse.This deal actually started back in May! I visited...
Account Closed
Detroit Bankrupt
My dad just sent me this link.
http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2013/07/18/motor-city-goes-bust-largest-ever-municipal-bankruptcy-in-u-s-history/
What do you all think about the REI market in Detroit after...
Willie Morales
Philadelphia
Hello BP,Is there anyone in BP who is in the Philadelphia area that invests there on a buy and hold basis? Would love to talk with you, And maybe get a pointer or two,and hopefully I can do the same for you.Thank you ...
Vinh Nguyen
Is it ok to make lowball offers as an investor?
Hi, I just finished listening to an episode on biggerpockets and the guest (investor) on there said she often makes lowball offers and hoping one would stick. I do love that idea; however, my question is does that com...