Chris Clothier
Are Appraisers Hurting Real Estate Values?
I wrote an article for the BP Blog asking a question about real estate appraisers and what role they are playing in holding down real estate values: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/07/18/are-appraisers-pa...
Michael Ealy
From Bankruptcy to 1,000 Units (Part 3 - How to Build an Empire)
Here’s Part 1Here’s Part 2I will answer the question: how I went from 1 house and an 8-unit building to over 1,000 apartment units and more importantly, what I learned along the way. I share my story NOT to brag becau...
Slim Geransar
Anyone doing or wanting to do out of state investing?
Hi, I live in NYC and obviously didn't make sense for me to invest here so I ended up buying in a state I have never visited (super scary to make that initial leap). I'm curious if there's anyone out there doing the s...
Amir B.
We closed on this house on April 28th and it is still vacant.
Hello,We bought this house and closed on April 28th. We have been searching for a qualified tenant but have had no luck.I was wondering how long other investors have had vacancies in months. Is it normal to have a vac...
Roy C.
The logic behind long term tenants
I don't understand people who are long term tenants, and the logic behinds it bothers me. They are paying monthly rent to other people, which doesn't make sense to me. If they have money to pay rent each month for lon...
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General Rule for Rental Properties ?
Hi,
Whats the general math rule for rental properties ? How would one figure out if the numbers work ?
Thanks
Tabitha Bean
Rental needs emergency repairs, personal DTI too high for personal loans
My novice status will show here...I recently purchased a 4-unit multi-family property in Washington, DC. Though this has seriously boosted my net worth, it has stuffed my cash flow into the trash.I have a significant ...
Sean Haran
Newbie with high income - Invest local or long distance?
Hello all! I’m a Bigger Pockets junkie and aspiring investor. I’m 26 years old, working as a solar sales rep on a full commission 1099 pay structure (no hourly/no W2). Income varies month to month from 8-10k per month...
Darius Kellar
My Thoughts On Podcast 331. Detroit Rentals With Ashley Hamilton!
I am from the Detroit metro area but I invest in Pontiac. The reason why I invest in Pontiac over Detroit and Flint is because the rent margins are simply not high enough for what you are paying for and putting time i...
Matt Turcutto
HELP Discouraged flipper with dismal direct mail campaign results
I recently started a house flipping business (although I'm not sure how good of a business it is since I have yet to flip my first house). After researching for I can't tell you how many years and after what seemed li...