Hi Everyone!My name is Noel and I'm a completely new to REI. I've been consuming at least a podcast a day and lurking on the forums for the last month. I'm ready to start seriously analyzing deals and building a team!...
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Hello, all! My name is Josh Davis and I am posting on BP for the first time. I have been listening to the podcasts for about 2 weeks now and feel like I am addicted (in a good way). One of the things that Josh and Bra...
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1. Do you believe that the appreciation we have seen in the past (1990 - 2010) will continue in the future (2010 - 2030)? For example, markets that tripled in value like the LA market ($250k median home price to $750k...
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Ever heard of the tale of the frog in boiling water? The frog is content in the water, and as the heat rises, he's content to remain in the water. Until it reaches such a point that he can't get out of the water, an...
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Good Afternoon!I have been a member of BP since 10/2018 but have not invested much time posting, mostly lurking/reading. That is going to change today and I look forward to looking back on this post in 5-10 years!Abou...
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Hey BP, Does anyone know anything about Chinese light steel prefab homes? take look at alibaba, you'll find prefab companies such as Deepblue or Baosun. these companies offer 'luxury' and modern style 'villas' that ar...
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I just attended a program for the agents with NextHome Advisors on Friday. We had several speakers including speakers from other parts of FL. One is a well known expert who expressed their view that our market, in the...
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Hello:1. http://tinyurl.com/CRE-Bubble-Burst2. http://tinyurl.com/11-Trillion-BubbleThe above mentioned two articles paints a dismal future for Commercial Real Estate (CRE).I was hoping a learned members here who are ...
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I have been researching off an on for the last couple years, I am now in a good position to start investing. I am interested in hearing how some of you "broke the ice" and dove into your first properties.
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I have been listening to several podcasts to prepare me to purchase my first rental property. I am stuck because I don't know what is a good deal. I heard a couple of times about the 2% rule but I am having a hard tim...