Arn Cenedella
Rich Dad says a home is a liability………
Many investors quote Rich Dad to support their contention that a HOME is not an investment.Often this is done as an argument to invest capital in their commerical real estate deal instead of buying a home. Let me also...
Dave Meyer
Door count is a terrible metric. Please stop using it.
Door count is the worst (commonly discussed) metric in the real estate investing community. Why does everyone use it? Can we all decide to collectively kill it? Or are there some of you out there that stand by door co...
Taylor Stamm
Using Rooftop Solar Panel Systems to Increase Cash Flow
Hello BP, has anyone had any experience installing rooftop solar panel systems to their rentals and charging tenants for the energy usage in order to increase cash flow? How did this work out for you? If you have not ...
Evan Alexakos
Will I be in a position to invest in Real Estate?
Hello everyone,
I've been delving into real estate research and plan to continue to do so going forward; however, I'm wondering if my current goals are illogical. I want to use real-estate as a secondary income sourc...
Timothy W Hanson
Will rental investments increase my W2 tax return?
Hello Bigger Pockets!
I will be closing on my first investment property next week, it is a 4-plex that will cash flow about $700 per month after all expenses including tax escrow, (etc. even including mowing service...
Account Closed
Short Term Rental- 30yr home loan allowed! Do I need to buy this?
I live in a major vacation destination town. I believe RE prices are still pretty low and will grow a lot. I'm 53, with few assets, no debt, and want to get into the market now.I can't afford to buy a home AND a r...
Jeff R.
vacation rentals
Hello BP Family,What are your thoughts and/or experiences with rental vacation property?
Taylor Mosby
Wholesaling newbie- Should I keep cold calling?
I just got started with real estate wholesaling and I am trying to get my first deal by the typical method of cold calling off-market property owners and asking if they'd consider a cash offer. Specifically, I've been...
Jimmy Humphrey
Larger Down Payment for "Cash Flow"
HiI am new in real estate investing and was looking to one day buy a SFD in my area. However, the "2% rule" seems totally shot in my local market. Looking at several online tools and doing some comps on Craigslist, i...
Johnny Lynum
Multifamily vs. Single-Family—What’s Your Take?
If you had the chance to invest in your first property, would you choose a single-family home or a multifamily property? I’ve heard arguments for both, but I’m curious—what’s your preference, and why?