Gordon Cai
In-State Vs. Out of State for First Property (Main Goal is to Learn with Min Losses)
Hey BP. I'm trying to get my first deal done but can’t decide whether to start off in-state or out of state. My primary goal for my first deal is to learn as much as I can but due to how expensive homes are in Califor...
Alex Russo
Your Biggest Gaf in Real Estate - share your story
What is your biggest gaf/stupid mistake that you have made in your career so far?It may include you ending up with egg on your face, missing something extremely obvious, or making a beginners mistake. I am sure we all...
Brandon Cravens
Plunging Oil Price Fear
I would like to hear from other investors in the Houston area about strategies and outlook for 2015 in this climate of of dropping oil prices. I am fearful unfortunately and I am trying to fight it.My elders are full...
Rick Bassett
The Implications of Dodd/Frank Repeal
I don't care if you love or hate the current tenant at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This post isn't intended to be political.I am curious to get the opinions of other BPers on what the investing road ahead/climate looks li...
Noah Gregory
Are you getting new tenants during COVID pandemic?
I was planning on buying my first property to house hack in the upcoming fall 2020. Due to the COVID pandemic, some peers and I are unsure if we can count on quickly finding new tenants. What is your experience? I'm i...
J K
Massachusetts Multi Family Investing Help
All,
First post for me but from what I have read thus far, this forum is great.
I live and work in Massachusetts in the Financial Service industry and have amounted a small (>100k) in cash over the last couple of ...
Nik Moushon
Loan for large acreage land
I am in negotiations for a large, 264 acres, of timber land that I plan to divide up and sell 20 ac lots. Located in Washington state, near Wenatchee / Leavenworth area. I have called a total of 5 local banks/credit u...
Robert M.
Parents loaned me down payment for duplex, I sold it, now who pays capital gains?
In 2016 my parents loaned me the down payment for a rental property ($150k toward a $600k duplex in a midsize East Coast city). There were no formal terms or expectations - it was just "here's the money, don't be dumb...
Account Closed
Why Most Single Family Property Managers Suck and What We Can Do About It
Why Most Single Family Property Managers Suck and What We Can Do About ItAccording to the 2014 U.S. Census, 43 million Americans are renters (35%). A large portion of these renters rent detached single family homes. ...
Tyler Kesling
Funding Your First Deal
I have a goal of purchasing my first property July 2025. I'd love for that to be at least 20+ units and I'm curious how some of you financed your first deals? Lessons learned? My current goal is to create enough cash ...