Melanie Stephens
Seeking "Biggest Mistake/Lesson Learned" Tenant Stories
Hey everyone! I am writing a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on “Biggest Mistakes/Lessons Learned” in real estate. I am currently looking for TENANT "mistake" stories, in particular inherited tenants ...
Simon C.
Advice for sell vs. hold on rental property in hot market
Hi All,Back in 2013 I purchased a rental property in Denver, Colorado due to not being able to close on anything locally in the San Francisco Bay Area (where I currently reside and still continue to rent). My goal was...
Randal Remon
I Feel Like a Complete Loser (Is there Hope for Me)?
Hey everyone,What a way to start my introduction to this community, but currently I feel terrible. I'm near 30, and feel like I made mistake after mistake in life. I'm working a job I could've had out of High School t...
Jerry K.
2013 Northern Arizona Tax Lien results
A couple of notes about the Arizona Yavapai county tax lien sale completed yesterday. Looking at the preliminary results Prelim only because investors have to pay the balance by 5 PM MT time tonight. If they don't ...
David Cheng
What do you qualify as a proof of funds?
Currently have a listed 4-plex for sale, 100% occupied. As a screening tool, I ask for proof of funds before we bother a tenant and show the property. To me, any liquidity qualifies: bank letters, bank statements, sto...
Brian Hood
The "Infinite Return" BRRRR is BS
I love the BRRRR approach, but why isn't anyone factoring in their time into their ROI? Even if you have $0 in the deal, you may still have dozens of hours (or more) invested into finding the deal, buying the property...
Dominic Mendolia
assisted living/senior living
I have identified a property that would be perfect for assisted living or nursing home. The problem is I don't want to run that type of business. If I developed the property for this use are there companies that come ...
William C.
The market downturn is here, at least in my market. Anyone else?
It's here. The shift is upon us. Whether a crash is to follow, I am not sure, but the rising tide that we have all been riding for the last 9 nears to reaching it's tipping point. I seriously have no more time to w...
Gerry Cohen
DO NOT INVEST with SCOTT CARSON (We Close Notes) or Inverse Asset
I have been reluctant to broadcast this information to the note investment community, hoping not to "hang out my dirty laundry" with colleagues or the note investment community. However, it is time to speak out and ad...
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...