Melanie Stephens
Seeking Biggest Mistakes and Lessons Learned Stories (Again!)
Hello BP Members! I write a regular column for BiggerPockets Wealth Magazine on people's "Biggest Mistakes" in real estate. Do you have a "mistake" story and lessons you learned from it? I'd love to hear it! (Thanks t...
Tyler Caglia
Discovered BP, Then Bought 3 Long-Distance Props In 14 Months!
Background:
I've always had an interest in owning rental property, but due to living in CA and my inexperience I had assumed it was only accessible to those with significant cash in the bank, so I figured it was som...
Nat C.
Fourplex crisis
This is the worst property situation I've had to date. I'm overwhelmed and not sure what to do. Any helpful advice would be appreciated. I bought this fourplex in December 2013. On Sunday a tenant reported sewerage ba...
Account Closed
NEGOTIATED SALES PRICE $754,498...and $98? Really?
Why would the price have not been negotiated up $2.00 to $754,500 or down $98.00 to $754,400, a round number? Do you know how much chaos and extra time and effort throughout the loan process correcting the sales pri...
Chris Lopez
Denver Coronavirus updates and Q&A
Over the last week (man how fast the world can change!) I've had clients and fellow investors and agents reach out to ask questions on the market. I share what I know and often learn tidbits from them.
It's been a gr...
Daniil Kleyman
ROI vs. ROE vs. Cash on Cash
In talking to people and reading various posts online, I see a lot of confusion and varying opinions on ROI vs. ROE vs. IRR vs. Cash on Cash. For example, some people think that in the first year when you purchase t...
Michael Bell
Hottest states to invest in
What are the hottest states to invest in rental property right now? People seem to moving out of California to Texas, Idaho, and Colorado. Are there any other states that are hot right now?
James Wise
Most Realtors Suck and the STATS to prove it.
It's a daily occurrence that somebody creates a thread here on BP talking about how bad their Realtor is, and how Agents all suck etc....Myself, I'm licensed and have sold over $200 Million, so it's a fair assessment ...
Patrick Henderson
Should you spend money on the so called Guru's.
Just to be up front. I personally have spent 40 to $50,000 on training and about ten percent was of no use, That being said, my first seminar cost me just under $500 and within two weeks I had my first deal. I used...
James H.
Are car loans really that bad?
I recently posted some questions regarding financial strategy involving car loan debt, student loand debt, mortgage debt and cash for new acquisitions.
There is a strong contingency of folks that claim you should nev...