James L.
Frustrated, irritated and just needing to vent
So I'm trying to do my do diligence but finding deal that makes sense in my market is feeling impossible!!!! I live in Austin Texas, and I've been seeing these properties sell for stupid numbers. I'm talking negative ...
Sean Pincus
New Investor from Philadelphia, PA
Hi BP, I’m Sean-- a 27 year old real estate investor looking to learn from everyone. I've spent some time lurking around the website and I am glad that I finally made the leap to join the discussions.
I pu...
Owen Nipoti
How to start out while young?
Hi, I'm a 19-year-old college student, and I've been listening to the podcast for a little while now. I really want to get involved in real estate and my goal is to own rental properties in the future. Are there any s...
Blake Reynolds
Estimating Rent
What is the best way to estimate rent for a specific property which doesn't have any rental history?Is it common to just find comparable properties in the area that are rented out? Also does anyone have any input on h...
Tanya Torres
Tips for out of state investing for 1st deal? CA is so expensive!
New to the BP Community and I have been diving in head first into research, podcasts & books to purchase my first investment property. I live in california & im wondering if it would make more sense to look fo...
Rich Weese
all you 20 somethings---TIME TO BUY!!!!!!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32051101/ns/business-real_estate/
This is courtesy of Marcus and Millichap. Good article. Three years ago, you there was a difference on the median price home to buy compared to rent...
Account Closed
House hacking in 2024
Hey just wanted to hear of any recent success stories you guys have had with high interest rates and FHA loans in 2024. Also, does anyone know of any good YouTube or podcasts that are putting out new content in 2024 a...
Shayna Howard
Tips for starting with Anxiety
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to know some of the tips you all use to start in real estate with the anxiety of uncertainty. Thats of course if any of you went through this. My story: I have been wanting to start in real...
Alex Kernus
BRRRRing from a distance
Hey BP,First post! I'm located in Los Angeles but invest in the Midwest (Memphis, TN and Covington, KY), currently own one SFR, one duplex and one triplex, all on conventional mortgages and all with self-funded down p...
Heidi Vitela
Tenant security deposit
I just purchased my first investment property, a triplex in Baltimore county. I have inherited wonderful long term tenants. The seller mailed me their security deposits plus interest and now I am wondering: A) recomme...