Nathan Paterson
Hello BP world!
Hello BP members of RE community. My name is Nathan Paterson, and I am an active duty special operations military member currently transitioning out of the army through the long and dreadful med board process. Due...
Brandon Bonfiglio
Looking for towns that are mainly tourist driven to buy an STR
I’m currently looking into towns that are good for STRs. I currently own an STR in Gatlinburg, Tn and I am thinking of buying another property in a similar town maybe in a different state. Any suggestions?
Vitaliy Merkulov
Require applicant to give access to their social media accounts?
When screening tenants, in addition to running a credit report, checking landlord references, and checking bad tenant databases I also try to check the applicant's social media accounts. Some people have their account...
Maria Marrero
Am I making enough return on my investment ?
Bought a small beach cottage cash last year for $153k. Currently getting $1800 rentMy yearly expenses areTaxes $5666Insurance $1061Boiler contract $240Misc $500 My question: am I getting enough or should I sell it? I ...
Carolyn L.
Teachable moment? Austin investors: Two properties; one owner; and the BSC: Can these properties be saved?
How would you solve this problem? Let me know your thoughts!I’ve had my eye on two boarded up, deteriorating residential properties built in 1919 and 1922, next door to each other, each on approx. ¼ acre lots, nice C...
Austin Steed
When do you buy property?
When is your favorite time of year to buy property? In Columbus, OH I try to buy in the "off" season or when it's so cold that nobody wants to move. From the Columbus MLS there's significant data of a cyclical trend w...
Brian Ellis
What’s with the Dave Ramsey haters?
Over the years of being involved in REI, I have seen so many people bashing Dave Ramsey. I don’t understand why it is impossible for people to see some value in what he’s teaching. I don’t even think he’s targeting a ...
Steven DAmbra
Are Condos a bad investment???
brand new here, first post.. this site looks awesome though..anyway....-Almost ready to buy my first home/ investment. I never hear anything about buying/renting out/selling condos. Are they a horrible investment? Doe...