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I wanted to get some opinions on bringing rents up to market value. I’m closing escrow on a 4 Plex next week and there are two long-term tenants who are paying $995 per month. They have both been there for over 5 y...
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Hey all,
I’m super excited to start on this journey. I’ve spent the last couple of months soaking in as much as I can from the forums and the podcasts. I just graduated from fellowship and will start working as a vas...
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Hello, my name is Gabe Kelley. I live in Juneau Alaska. I am currently working in Louisiana as a rope access welder. I get paid very well, I have no expecnes and am saving money. I believe that in the next 18 months I...
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I didn't exactly know how to frame the subject header. In short, I am mostly an SFR and small multi unit investor (triplex, fourplex) and have about 10 of them in different markets, managed by different property manag...
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I'm just curious what peoples thoughts are about local markets around the country. Share your markets status or predictions. In the Madison, WI area, I think we've past the bottom and we'll see some improvement in pri...
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Just wondering, how many RE invetsors have had or are involved in sales of other financial products? Insurance sales, bank PR/marketing, stock brokers, financial planners?
How has that experience played on your RE in...
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Hi All,I have been buying and renting homes for the last two years. I have been a member for about that same period of time, I have always looked at the posts and listings and have responded to several of them have co...
Hello BP Family,I really NEED to start building passive income via rentals. I just watched the great video that @Brandon Turner did, How a Newbie Can Start Building Wealth Through Real Estate. I was SO encouraged unt...
Hello all, I am a new member to the forum from Northern New Jersey. I am seeking advice on a situation with a tenant. My wife and I bought our first home in 2015 which uniquely came with a tenant whom rented the ...