Kenneth LaVoie
GREAT Cash flow property that I dont' want to own!
The cash flow purists are going to hunt me down and beat me for this one, but here it goes.
2 years ago I bought a property (foreclosure, on MLS) for 26K, put a ton of money into it but got energy rebates. Ended up...
Josh Johnson
Cost-Saving/Value-Adding Design Tips from an Architect
Extraordinary architecture isn't dependent on expensive materials, complex details, or fancy decoration. Thoughtful design can transform ordinary materials, typical details, and minimal/no decoration into something mo...
Bryan Hancock
Diversification Versus Concentration of Wealth
I know many on BP concentrate much of their wealth in real estate because it is what they know well. I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the diversification versus concentration decision. Are you an advo...
Andrew Martel
Section 8
Morning BP,My question today is about section 8. I picked up the S8 Bible VI&II the other day and found it to be a rather interesting read. A local investor turned me on to it saying that he's followed the same m...
Brian Levredge
College grads have difficulty getting loans
http://www.housingwire.com/blog/student-loan-debt-making-it-more-difficult-get-mortgages
Obvious, I know. But looks like they will be renters for quite some time based on those numbers. Plus, it's nearly impossible...
Edly Destine
Help: I want to buy my first 3-4 plex
I'm looking to purchase (~$600k) my first MFH using 3.5% FHA by the end of the year. Bronx, Westchester area. Any real estate investor from the NY Tristate or anywhere else Willing to help guide a newbie!? All advice ...
David Yee
Passive income vs selling stock
Hello,I am just starting my real estate journey by reading various books on the topic. Why is it that passive income is touted as such a major benefit of owning rental property? It seems that the same profit could be ...
Isaac Johnson
The MLS seems to be flooding with STR
Hey Everyone,My name is Isaac Johnson. I'm a local real estate investor and agent. Recently I was helping a client find property in NWA and every single house we looked at was an AirBNB that had been bought less than ...
Will R.
Ski-in Ski-Out Colorado anyone?
I am considering a life hack and wondering if anyone has real data or life experience that could help me make a decision. The basic plan is to purchase or build a ski-in ski-out house or duplex in Colorado. I may neve...
Kurt F.
Economical kitchen cabinets
I've been rehabbing one side of a duplex, and have just begun looking for kitchen cabinets. I've read some of the cabinetry-related posts via the BP search box.I am realizing that I know quite a lot about higher end ...