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...
Samson Kay
Rich Dad Poor Dad Thoughts?
On a vacation to Whistler this past week I managed to read Rich Dad, Poor Dad (in between shredding the slopes) and thought that it was an interesting read. The concept of the rich buy assets versus buying liabilit...
Rich Lennon
The Government Nationalized My Rental Portfolio
I am still at a loss to understand how the government has gotten away with Nationalizing my SFH rental portfolio in the blink of an eye. When Donald Trump announced that there would be no evictions on any federally b...
Logan Allec
Where and how to invest?
What to do? I know nothing. I don't even know my strategy. I'm looking for wisdom, stream of consciousness, whatever--any suggestions that wouldn't require me to step away from my current employment. I have a grow...
Russell Brazil
Is Bigger Pockets Creating Unrealistic Expectations For Investors
One of the more complex parts of being a real estate agent is setting realistic expectations for what your client can expect from the market. There are always going to be people who have unrealistic expectations, but ...
Cary F.
Donald Trump & Real Estate Investing
I'm interested to hear what investors think about Donald Trump as President as it pertains to real estate investing. Here's some of the things I'm thinking about:Demand for Rent: Presidential elections do not change t...
Thomas Harris
Should I raise the rent closer to market on good tenants?
Hi everyone, I know this question has been asked many times before, but I need to settle a disagreement with my wife so I am unfortunately asking it again. I apologize for the length of this post. Please bear with me....
Noel Alpert
kathy fettke real wealth network
Has anyone used the "real wealth network" to buy any properties? I have listened to a few of her podcast and it sound pretty good. Has anyone had any dealing with her? and if so can you let me know. Thank you in ad...
Nick J.
WTF!!! I wish I was illegal
So as many know the SB1070 was to go into place at 12:01am tonight but the judge just ruled blocking the KEY components of the law.
Law enforcement are not required to make a reasonable attempt to determine immigrat...
Jon Hill
My goals for 2020. What are yours?
One the things I learned from BP that I love the most is the goal setting for the new year. My fiance and I started this last year and really enjoyed it, for not only personal goals but couple goals. So what is everyo...