Rich Weese
40% loss in net worth in last 3 years
I'm sure many have heard the numbers recently that the median net worth of individuals in the United States has dropped 39% in the last three years. I'm just curious how BP members have fared during the same three-yea...
Dalton Dyer
When and where (mostly where) to invest??
I find my self constantly on the internet looking for the next "boom city" or a city that is in recovery on the rise or a city in a seller's market. I live, born and raised; in a small town of 10,000 people in Kansas....
Jasraj Singh
I really want to know how to perform market analysis?
I really want to know how to analyze a market or neighbourhood in which I'm investing, I'v talked with a lot of people about how to analyze a housing market but I still didn't really understand so I thought this place...
Renae Pinkney
Purpose of Joining REIA in MD/DC/VA
Hey Guys, So I went to a local REIA yesterday that was hosting a meetup about how to get started as an invester. Felt really excited about going and potentially joining since I read there are benefits to joining a REI...
Jon Q.
2-3 years away from a recession
"The fact that #consumerconfidence is near its historical norm is one of the indicators that we are 2-3 years away from a #recession" -Dr. Peter Linneman (Chair of Real Estate / Wharton)Agree/Disagree? Thoughts?
Marc Bresseau
Raising Rent
Hello everyone,
I need some advice. I have a rental with amazing tenants but it's time to raise the rent a little. We were thinking about $20-30. My question is how to convey this to the tenants without alienating th...
Clark McNally
23 Year Old in Chicago with 20K
I am a 23 year old currently renting in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago for $950/month and my lease is up on May 1, 2016. I am tired of paying rent every month and have 20K to invest in real estate. Looking for a...
Bryan Hancock
Business Focus With Constrained Resources
On a separate thread today there is a debate about flipping versus buy-and-hold. The point was made that one should focus their investment strategy and that diversion from focus is a sign of an amateur. Others disag...
Marcus Auerbach
6.8% Inflation - where is this going?
For the longest time people have predicting inflation, now we are at 6.8% in November after I thing 6.2% in October. The FED said this is going to be short term, but I have a feeling it's going to stay with us and lea...
Nat C.
A trashed property and interesting propostion.
I recently hired a property manager to manage my Atlanta 4 bedroom house. I just received the bad news that the property has been trashed. It sounds like squatters took residence.
The property manager has ema...