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Taxation in California for investment property
I once lived in CA and in 1988 I bought a small 2 BR in a working class neighborhood. I have not lived in CA for 15 years. I sold the house this year and there was huge appreciation. The escrow company is insisting th...
Benjamin Carver
Raleigh-Durham 2025 Real Estate Market Outlook
Every year realtor.com releases a Top Housing Markets report based on anticipated sales growth (inventory) and price growth (appreciation). I find this data super interesting, and took the opportunity to dive into the...
Nick Henry
Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
Hi there - I am starting out in real estate investing and am trying to build a portfolio of rentals that can produce enough cash flow for me to eventually leave my job and make real estate my main job. I have been goi...
Willis Yoder
Flipping for Profit: The Ultimate ROI Renovation Secrets
What’s the one renovation you’ve found to bring the highest ROI in your fix-and-flip projects?
Jamison Colston
Raising credit scores for young potential investors?
For those here. I have a friend with a credit score of about 580 or so. Can't remember the exact number but she is wondering about ways she can raise it up quickly. I've never had a credit score below high 600's or so...
Jenny Lu
I inherited a fully paid off investment property. What should I do with it?
Hi fellow investors,
I recently inherited a fully paid off investment property, I estimate it's worth $500k. It is currently cash flowing $1300 a month. I have student loan debt from grad school with a balance of $16...
Michael Chalke
Raising rent on a section 8 tenant in Passaic County, NJ
My wife and I purchased a three family in Passaic County, NJ a few years ago. One of the tenants are part of the program ran by the section 8 program in Passaic County. The annual rent increase is limited to 3.5% a ...
Tony Thompson
Suggestion For a New Forum: Dealmaking Failure Stories
I would like to see a "Dealmaking Failure Stories" to counter the "Dealmaking Success Stories" in the BP forums.
We all know that you can't achieve success by being a perfectionist and without failing. Would love to...
Astasia Drysdale
Any advice on a home improvement loan for my first flip ?
HI My sister and I are geared up to dive into property investment with a fix-and-flip project in Ohio. We've diligently saved money and secured a loan to kickstart our venture. However, we're eager to explore ways to ...
Brendan Reilly
Finding the sweet spot
How do you go about insuring that your units stand out in their given area, attracting higher rents and more quality tenants, without overdoing it and wasting valuable money? Do most of you find only one or two differ...