Christopher Morris
Is Relying on Cash Flow Feasible?
Listening to all of the podcasts and reading the BP books / Rich Dad Poor Dad types makes it seem like building a portfolio and scaling smart could lead to early retirement and living on cash flow that ultimately repl...
Jack B.
Will housing crash in 2026 or has it already crashed? Expert called last two crashes.
This guy called the last two crashes, says there will be one in 2026 too. https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-12...But we have the lowest demand since the 90's, even lower than the 2008 crash. Pr...
Adam Bartomeo
Who is more unethical Realtors or used car salesmen?
I know this will ruffle a few feathers but it is a fair question. I have met and had hundreds of interactions with realtors and I am never surprised at the new lows that some of them can reach. I was also a manager at...
Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...
Scott Houin
Property Manager Not raising rents as requested
About 6 months ago I reached out to my property manager in writing and ask them to raise rents on all my properties by $25. I reminded them to do this about a month before each lease renewed. When I got my lease re...
Timothy W.
What if there is no housing "recovery"?
One of the things I always try to be conscientious to is herd mentality. Recognition of herd mentality and the pure luck of a well timed divorce kept me from investing in real estate in 2007 and waiting until 2008 wh...
Brian Burke
It's 2018. Whatcha Gonna Do About It?
Every year around this time I see threads on BP asking about your goals for the coming new year. “Put it out there, hold yourself (or each other) accountable” yada yada yada. Those of you that know me well know that...
Jay Hinrichs
Rent control sweeping the nation ?
Seems like Rent control in some form or fashion Is gaining a lot of traction around the US.. Oregon just passed state wide.Washington some new rules.. California of course has had rent control in many cities for deca...
Wilson Hunter
Scummy realtor behavior in hot market
So I just had a verbal off market deal in place with a real estate agent in the Smokies who owns a lot of his own cabins (this is not someone who is active here!). I saw the property today while I was in town, agreed ...
Account Closed
Why So Called Wholesaling is not an sustainable business model
The truth about wholesaling real estate needs to be finally told from a real estate pro like myself with almost 40yrs in the real estate business with buying and selling properties all over Northern & Southern Cal...