James G.
Is Buying a home for idiots?
Hi BP. I’ve heard a lot of real estate investors, including Grant Cardone, say that buying a home is one of the worst financial decisions you can make. What is everyone’s thoughts in this matter?
I know that house ha...
Andrew R.
Experience with USREEB?
Hi, I'm looking for input / review on working with US Real Estate Equity Builders (USREEB) in Kansas City, MO. They do mostly turnkey-ready investment homes. Thanks for any input on this company.
Damien Lee
Did I do something wrong? ATL, Ga Deal Analysis (awful returns)
Hi all,
I've just recently started looking into real estate investing and wanted to go ahead and start posting the deals I analyze. I’m currently not looking to buy this home (you’ll see why if you read) but I am loo...
Will LHeureux
Good Tenant for the past year. Would you raise rent?
Would you raise rent in a good tenant that has paid on time without issue for the whole year?
John S Lewis
Are you a slum lord?
So, since I've started as a pro member here on BP, a lot of the properties in my price range are all in run down neighborhoods with high crime. Does anyone have experience with these types of rentals? Is it just a ...
Sam B.
$200k in six months - long distance RE challenge
I day traded currency futures in a past life and always kept an online journal to keep me accountable, share what I was doing with the community and have a little bit of fun. Even 10+ years later, I enjoy reading bac...
Matt T.
Is it okay to not cash flow? (Young and Dumb investor)
Hi everyone, young inexperienced guy looking to break into real estate investing. I live and work in the Boston area and I am looking to move out of my parents place within the coming year. I wanted to get your though...
Julian Joseph
Buying a House While being in Debt!!
Quick question all!
After being so motivated I’m going to begin reading the necessary books and network best I can in the next couple months. Giving myself until maybe the Fall or Spring of next year to begin!! Want...
Jason Schmidt
can someone please explain this 50% rule to me?
I have heard from people on these boards that I can expect the operating expenses of the house I purchase to rent out would be about 50% of what I can get for it monthly. I could be misunderstanding it, but how is th...
Jack B.
Found a property in LV but worried about peak
This house barely cash flows. I worry about it being near the peak especially in LV due to the looming recession. With 85k involved in closing, it isn't an ideal time to buy if the market turns against me and I can bu...