Rich Weese
Not only are we "dumbing down" in our education system, but ...
Now this. I guess just like students don't like to perform on tests, the Teachers don't like to have their tenure dependent on their ability to teach.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700039443/Pressured-teachers-t...
Sam Leon
Tenant Estoppel Letters getting more complicated?
In the past when I purchased properties with existing tenants all they do is to sign a simple estoppel letter basically acknowledging the lease terms, the security deposits, advanced rents etc...My attorney has alread...
Shalom Wininger
Some questions on starting house flipping
Hi,My name is Shalom Wininger. I am new to real estate and am trying to start off by doing fix and flips. I did research into it and am very familiar with it and how it works. I just have no experience at all. I am ...
Brian Turnbough
If you had $1,000,000 in cash, what would you do?
I was discussing with a co-worker the other day and he asked me " If you had a million dollars cash, would you still buy real estate?"What do you say?
Rob Beardsley
Proponents for appreciation strategy?
I believe many in the BP community, myself included, firmly stand by "cash flow as the king" while appreciation is looked down upon. I would like to potentially hear the counter argument to broaden my understanding. W...
Luis A.
Appraisal issues on house I am flipping
Ok, so for the first time I have to deal with one of my flips not appraising for the sales price. I gave the appraiser a list of comparable recently sold, a list of repairs and before pictures of the condition of the ...
Sean Bramble
Have any of you lived through a full STR market cycle?
Were any of you investing in STRs back in '07/'08/'09? I'm trying to understand how much (%) revenues drop in a down market so that I can factor this into my underwriting. Seems like most of us on here are relatively ...
Michael Swan
How To Identify Bad "D" Or "F" Class Areas
Hi all,Since I was featured on Podcast 238 about a year ago, I have talked to many BP Nation Members asking me if they should buy this deal or that deal. Here is a simple way to determine if a deal a broker is sendin...
Nicholas Moffett
CIGARETTE SMOKE IN A RENTAL ---- LAWSUIT WORTHY ?
My name is Nick and right now, I am currently living in a rental home. Upon moving in, I painted the walls and ceilings noticing discoloration. The previous tenant smoked in this home, and I am afraid that my health...
Eddie Gonnella
Airbnb Hosting as an Individual or Business/Brand? Building to sell/transfer
Hi all, I want to start a thread about the pros and cons of listing STRs with a personal individual hosting account vs as a 'brand' or 'business' account. I currently own and self-manage two STRs in Maine and should b...