Michael Rossi
Guru Scam Words!
I've been around this business long enough to see just about every scammer out there. I've noticed that all of the scammers use certain words: Here's my list:
1. SECRET (the gurus have a secret alright. The secre...
Daniel Sheftman
Raleigh-Durham investing from out of state
Hello Raleigh BP members. I live in California and looking to invest in SFR properties out of state. Have been looking into Raleigh-Durham-triangle area. My goal is to start with one SFR/townhouse/condo in a decent ar...
Account Closed
Capital Projects: Save or Wing it?
Do you pro-actively save for major projects (new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, etc)? Or, do you sort of wing it and hope for the best, knowing that you'll probably have enough cash on hand to cover something li...
Dawn Anastasi
Example: Hosting an "open house" type rental showing
Sometimes people post on Bigger Pockets about wanting to know "how" to do something ... not theoretically how, but specific examples. So here is an example of how I conduct/host an open house showing for a rental prop...
Gurjot Grewal
Is 500k liability enough?
Having a hard time finding a policy that covers sump/water backup, but I found one at an okay price. The only problem is the liability coverage is max at 500k. I'm buying with a LP/Corp structure, not a LLC. Unsure if...
Peyton LaBarbera
Do you really need IRR or NPV in rental property investing?
I have been looking into IRR and NPV and I am hearing mixed reviews about both of them so I was wondering if you really need either of these two formulas or is one better than the other?
David Parnell
Best postcodes in Jacksonville, FL for rental property purchases
I'm looking into acquiring a portfolio of single family (or potentially small multi-family) rental properties and I was looking for advice on which postcodes to focus on, and which ones to avoid. Any advice would be m...
Cody L.
My email from 5 years ago to a group of investors - Funny
I had someone contact me about a property I own. The first thing I did is search his email to see if I've had any other conversations with him (or if he was mentioned by anyone I know via email). I found he was someo...
Devin Nguyen
Just got a property under contract...what now?
Hi everyone.My name is Devin and I'm extremely new to REI...I just started within the last 3 weeks and I just got my first property under contract...now what? Do send the original (signed) agreement to the title comp...
Amy L.
Agritourism and Land Investing
I've been hearing about this for a year or so now. The big trend for farmers is to start getting into the agritourism business. Not only do they make money working the land, but also buy charging people to do things...