Brian Gosselin
New Investor and looking to learn
Hello! My name is Brian Gosselin, I am 20 years old and a new investor. I’m in the Rhode Island National Guard and I’m looking to start investing in Short Term Rental Properties and start house hacking.
Kyle Collins
First time out of state investor, looking in the Alabama market
Good evening everybody, I would like to begin investing out of state specifically in the Alabama area. I have $100k in cash to utilize to buy a long term rental property. I am more concerned with not being able to ren...
Lisa Marie
Are REIAs a scam?
Dear BP,I'm attending my first REIA event today and it seems like a scam. I'm a bit skeptical when they are throwing stories of $$$ left and right. Any thoughts?
J Randall
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in NYC?
Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
Shawn Q.
Considering a move to Seattle from Midwest
I'm considering moving to Seattle (for personal, not investing reasons) but I wouldn't want to abandon RE to do it, and the heat of that market is a bit intimidating. I'm wondering what you all think would be some goo...
Matt D.
Newbie in construction project
Hi all,I'm going to build a new condo apartment (8units) from crash (all utilities such water-hookup, electric, sewer are available). Usually the owner would need to work with an architecture and a developer for such ...
Amy E.
Transitioning to Property Management
I've started investing in SFR's in 2014. I've got six right now, and I am thinking about crying "uncle" and hiring a property management agency. I work full time, and the rentals are making a ton but not enough for ...
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Wiretaps: Justified or Illegal Action by President Bush
I think I may open a small can of worms here, but I'm curious what you all think of the wiretap controversy happening in Washington. Do you think that Bush is justified in his actions here, or if he's going overboard...
Vince DeCrow
2018 Best Commercial Real Estate Markets to Invest In: Part I
With a new year among us comes new opportunity for investment, particularly investment in commercial real estate. In this post, I will discuss 4 large US markets which I believe to be ripe for commercial real estate i...
Thomas Fortune
Historic Tax Credits
Has anyone gone through the process of applying for the tax credits associated with renovating in a historic district? Question I have: 1) How difficult was it to renovate to the historic architectural standards?2) Di...