Patsy Waldron
How soon is too soon to fire your property manager?
I bought a quadplex in a city a couple of hours away and hired a property management company. There was one vacancy when I closed on Dec. 1st. I wanted some repairs and updates done before it was rented (update electr...
Larry Turowski
Why did you start a real estate business and not some other type of business?
Do you just love real estate? Or, like me, do you just like business in general? Was it the "glamour?" Or was real estate simply the vehicle to financial freedom?For those of you who have or are making this a busin...
Damon Cameron Jr
If You Could Go Back To Your 20 Year old Self.....
Hello All,I am a 20 year old getting finances in order and mindset to begin investing post college (get w2 income for qualifying through banks). If you could go back to your 20 year old self what would you tell yourse...
Darrin Carey
Wholesaling, or Assigning Contracts?
A Friday Night rant.When did wholesaling and assigning contracts become one and the same?For those of you who sign a contract with no intent of closing if you can't assign it, STOP IT! It's morally and ethically wron...
Rafal Soltysek
Out of state rentals
I am based in Las Vegas ,NV -- was thinking about acquiring some rental properties in mid-west, possibly TX, AR, TN as well....what your take on it?- if you had to pick one location/state - what would that be?,... th...
Shawn Ward
Do you own a STR in Joshua Tree, Palm Springs or Big Bear Lake?
BPers,Do you currently own a vacation rental in Joshua Tree, Palm Springs or Big Bear Lake?If so, I'd love to have you answer the below questions:1. What are the 3 best things about having your rental property(s) ther...
David Krulac
60 million people can't be wrong.....
According to statistics, 60 million people in the US live in condos, that's around 20% of the population. Many people here on BP seem to be anti-condo. And there are cautionary notes about condos that don't apply to...
Enrique Kratz
American cities with high walkability but low cost of living?
Hey guys, Recent college grad, thinking of buying an apartment. I was living in NYC and I really like it, however, it's very expensive, it doesn't seem like a good place to live when you are starting out in life. I'm ...
Jared K.
Yard Sale leads...what? Where have you gotten leads rarely discussed??
For as long as I can remember I have kept contracts in my vehicle b/c you never know when your gonna need one!! I have heard about people seeing someone stick a for sale sign in the yard while they were driving down t...
Bryan Beal
COVID-19 vs. Basic Freedoms
Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...