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I live in Long Island, NY, where hideous shacks cost half a million and only rent for $2000 a month, so I am excited about investing long distance. (My first investment duplex in NY metro is cashflow negative-I hadn't...
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Afternoon BP,After news broke of Amazon moving forward on finding a new HQ, I got really excited for the possibility of a new/increased opportunity in a new area. I currently own and rent in Central Florida, but would...
I ran across this and thought it was an interesting take. It was put together by WalletHub Jul 25, 2018 | Adam McCann, Financial Writer, and Called - "2018’s Best & Worst Places to Rent in America"Investors can le...
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Deciding which city to buy my first property as I'd like to remain in the same area for a long time for many benefits. I hear Charlotte, Orlando and Vegas are popular! What is your vote?
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I bought my first SFH back in the summer. I was able to get it rented fairly quickly (in a month) just advertising online. Screened several people and settled on a family moving to TN from FL. We did a 10 month lease ...
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I'm curious what the hive mind thinks.My husband and I bought a 36 unit property in November 2014. It was a total slum - drug dealers, cockroaches, etc. Through our personal blood, sweat, tears and money, we renovat...
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Hello!I have been tasked with picking new markets to take our flipping/wholesale business to and was wondering what parts of the country investors are having the most success finding good deals in? We're currently in ...
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What do you look for in a small town a couple of hours away from a metropolitan area and are trying to buy and hold? Is there a certain unemployment rate you look for? Specific industries? A certain percentage of p...
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Hey BP community!I’m about to start building a vacation rental in the dessert near Joshua Tree. I’m starting to feel that by the time it’s built we could be in a rescission (if we’re not already). What will this look ...