Ive been trying to figure out where I should keep my savings where I can maximize its growth and am really curious to hear where you think is the better place to do so.   I want to keep the money as liquid as possible...

How does anyone buying in the Smoky Mountains make money buying today?
$1M purchase price and $125k in revenue
P/I/T payments run -$78k/yr (assuming 8% interest rate and 80% LTV)
Cleaning fees -$20k/yr
OpEx - $30k...

The Orange County Register ran this article by me on 11/6/2011, and I though you-all might like it.

Debt is the worst drug in America, because it directly harms the most people.

The debt pushers have en...

Everyone and their mom is doing Short Term Rentals. In fact, my mom (and dad) and I just went 50/50 on an Airbnb (my 4th). It seems like these days that EVERYONE I talk to is excited about Airbnb and STRs. Even people...

This thread is a general one for Tucson investors to introduce themselves to each other and chat about our market. I know there are a lot on bigger pockets who don't post often. 

Hi BP Community,This year in June I purchased my first buy and hold property - a duplex. I know that it is important to have cash reserves set aside for unexpected issues that may arise with the property. However, sho...

Hello BP! My wife and I are contemplating our first investment property, a triplex in FL. It's fully rented, projected conservatively calculated returns are 10% cash on cash, 1.3% price-to-rent, 7% cap rate. Appraisal...

Here's a chart that I saw today from a reliable source. It shows the total debt of households, businesses and the government. There are two things that are quite clear from the chart:

1. Total debt has increased e...

Hello everyone,I'm thinking of purchasing my first property ever (other than my primary residence), but not sure if it's a good deal.  This is a 1984 duplex, 5/4, located in a class B neighborhood within walking dista...

Afternoon BP Community. Listening to several podcasts and reading many blog articles, there is a constant debate on whether someone should contribute to a 401K or take those contributions and direct them to RE. Unless...