Derek Bell
Meter stack shortage
I have a 15k sf warehouse new build that just got finished. I have it 75% leased. I am missing out on 18k NOI per month because I cant get U&O’s. There is a major backorder of meter stacks going on Nationwide. My ...
Madeline J.
Ethically investing in poorer urban areas
For a few months I've been learning about how to use my unused income from a full-time job to invest in real estate and have been reading lots of books like Hold: How to Find, Buy and Rent Houses for Wealth, Brandon T...
Rich Weese
flood insurance,fire insurance or none-
A recent post questioned whether owners buy flood insurance. There were a few posts and replies.
I've owned properties and paid insurance on well over 1000 homes in the last 40 years. Do you know how many insura...
Dustin Ruff
What Role Do Investors Play In Affordable Housing
As housing investors, what role do you play in creating affordable housing? What strategies have you used to avoid raising rents or contributing to gentrification?
Frederic Babeux
Investing in farmland?
Hello all, My name is Frederic and I've been reading the forums for a few days now. I currently work in the investment industry as a mutual fund sales representative and am looking at investing in real estate within a...
Angel Rosado
New Wannabe Investor from New York City
Hi all,It is a true pleasure to finally have my first post on BP. I have been going back and forth and hesitating on when putting up my first post but as written in The Ultimate Beginners Guide "I never worry about a...
Vicki Gleitz
My 180 day challenge.
I already created a thread titled "Disabled Son." I did not get much positive feedback,though I am sure that the respondents were all sincere and good people.
To recap [though might help to read original th...
Sam Leon
Ceiling Fans Dilemma In Rentals
Being in South Florida where it's summer 11.5 months of the year it's nice to have ceiling fans to circulate the air in a rental and renters see it as a "plus" although I don't think it's a show stopper.My rentals are...
James Conaway
Buying remodeling supplies
I purchased a 4plex that needs significant renovation. I am subbing out some of the work and doing other pieces myself.I need to buy materials and wonder where do general contractors get their supplies? I typically go...
Emilio Ramirez
Giving Back ?
I've read in a couple of places that persons who have "made it", strongly recommend giving back. They have said that by giving money away, it has come back to them many times over. I haven't read any specific example...