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David Song Why to avoid < 50 k properties
2 July 2018 | 338 replies

If a house sells 50 k and rent for 1000, it meets 2% rule. But actually I think it is not necessarily a good investment.

Assuming SFR, 1500 sf, 3 be 2 ba, in small Midwest town. Move on ready. 30 years old. No renov...

Ben Leybovich 2% Rule is the Stupidest Thing EVER!
9 April 2015 | 110 replies

It's misleading as all hell.  It doesn't focus on the truly important elements of the underwriting.  And @Brandon Turner is not helping anything by continuing to talk about it on his webinars.[Note from Brandon: see m...

Edward Schenkel Ask An Attorney Anything About Real Estate Law
9 June 2024 | 223 replies

Hey all, I am relatively new to the group. I am very impressed with the experienced professionals here and am glad that I stumbled upon this site.  I am a seasoned real estate attorney and enjoy not only practicing la...

John Pruner Deal gone bad, need advice please
27 November 2015 | 142 replies

Hi,I came into contact with an Atlanta rehab/investor named Andy on BP in Feb or Mar of this year (2014). He had a house for sale in Altanta that needed some major rehab work (about $15k). The house was not in a great...

Christian Johnston Nervous about closing on this property
15 April 2020 | 24 replies

I’m in San Diego. My goal with purchasing a property is to reduce my rent to 2k or less/month while starting my real estate portfolio.  I plan to hold the property indefinitely and to eventually refinance it for a dow...

Dan Wickland Getting hate from friends / family / strangers for Investing
27 November 2017 | 58 replies

Hey guys!Not sure if right forum to post but I thought this was most appropriate one. I was curious to hear how people's investing has effected family/friendships/relationships, if at all? I notice as I'm getting more...

Josh Harbert First STR Need Advice!
13 July 2023 | 50 replies

I just graduated high school, class of 2023, and I chose to get into real estate instead of commit to a college degree. I live about an hour east out of Pittsburgh. Being so young (literally just turned 18) I don't ha...

Martin Neal My First BRRRR: Success or Failure?? LOTS of Details and Pics
9 April 2019 | 73 replies

Prepare yourself: this is a long post. I wrote this post for any newbies and for anyone with questions about the BRRRR process. I also wrote this to let you know about me and my process. Born and raised in Chicago Ill...

Carson Wilcox 2nd Flip... Follow along!
13 March 2019 | 95 replies

Well, I am in escrow again...  YES!  I finished my first flip in March.  Sold quick, great $, paid off all my CC debt and cleaned house.  Now I have been looking for 6 months for another project!  Dear wife is PRETTY ...

Ben Bartels Why is real estate a better investment?
12 February 2021 | 39 replies

I feel silly asking this question, but my wife and I have been struggling to compare our investment options. Obviously, BP forums/podcasts/blogs/etc. indicate that real estate is a good way to go. It sounds like a 15%...