Thuy Pham-Satrappe
Do you buy small MF (2-4 units) for cash flow or appreciation?
I know the unicorn property offers both great cash flow as well as future appreciation, but how often does that actually happen? Other ideals would be low crime rate area as wellLooking at small multi family propertie...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...
Chris Gawlik
People think we're nuts
Hey everyone. We are selling our primary residence and moving into a travel trailer behind my parents house. We live in one of the nicest neighborhoods in town. I have a family of 6. A kid in high school and all the...
Phil Sharp
Buy-and-hold strategies in high priced areas
I have lived in the San Francisco bay area for the last 15 or so years, and am anxious to start doing some buy-and-hold investing. However, it seems that price-to-rent ratios are solidly over 30 in my area, and gener...
Kevin Christensen
Starting Out - Spouse NOT on board. What do I do? HELP!
BP,I am in the education phase right now. I am consuming every drop of information I can via reading, blogs, podcasts, YT, etc. I am ready to move forward with my first property as soon as the first of the year, may...
Mia Trasolini
Would you buy in a "sketchy" area with positive cashflow?
Any and all opinions are much appreciated!! So here's the situation...I'm an aspiring investor looking to make my first deal, focusing on multi unit properties (mostly duplexes). ... I live in San Diego. Prices and co...
Larry Spradling
Advice on a horrible situation
Two years ago, I was brand new to real estate and transferred my IRA to a self-directed IRA. I was introduced to a company called Growth Equity Group that specialized in turnkey rentals for folks like me who had IRA ...
Karen Margrave
Ryan - Romneys' V.P. choice - thoughts?
Romney named Paul Ryan as his choice for V.P. candidate... Personally, I love it, and think it will get the focus on the economy and solutions for America. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Scott Ficek
How do you screen prospective tenants?
I thought I would throw out a topic for discussion....Tell me about the process that you go through to screen tenants.
William S.
Can you make money with passive rentals?
I've done a few deals now, educated myself more, and now am regrouping for my next move. In doing so, I'm wondering if making money passively is possible remotely. Below is a 30-year hold (life of loan) KC SFH B+ Clas...