Rada Vassileva
How do you evaluate the city where you want to invest?
I'm a newbie and still learning how to analyze/compare different areas. I have local lists of Absentee Owned Homes, Paid Off Mortgages, Recently Flipped Homes, etc. for every neighborhood in a particular city (I'm us...
Alec Hilliard
Student Housing / Rent By The Room Lease HELP
I have converted a 3br house into a 5br house and the renovations are finished! It's our first deal, about 3 blocks from a decent size college.I have 5 guys interested in renting by the room for $550/month.Electric, W...
Mike V.
Professional Photography
Hello everyone!Our company DMW HomeBuyers is looking for a professional photographer in the Anne Arundel County / PG County area of Maryland. We are looking for someone willing to travel and who has experience in Real...
Scott Trench
Are you Pro or Against 401(k)?
A recent article that I wrote on the BP blog received some criticism because I suggest that a 401(k) is one of the best ways to increase your net worth.This strategy was criticized by a couple of readers and I thought...
Brandon Schlichter
Started out with $25k 5 years ago, now I have 90 rentals!
I posted this elsewhere but figured I'd share my 5+ year ongoing story of buying rental properties to encourage members here. Personal Background
Most of my childhood was spent growing up inside a tenant house on a...
Alessandra Verbena
Impact of War with Ukraine on U.S. Real Estate
Perhaps we will find out in the next couple of days one way or another if this will escalate further, what if Russia does invade Ukraine and the U.S. gets involved? Without going too deep, I am seeing speculation on a...
Mark Smith
Should I Kill My 401k?
I've been listening to Set for Life, by @Scott Trench. Great book! One of the things discussed in the book is how a 401k locks up part of your income, and that if you aspire to reach early financial freedom then a 4...
Dwayne Buckner
Background checks
I am trying to find the best way to make background checks from my PC on potential renters. I see several companies that offer such services online and don't know one from the other (i.e. Intelius, CriminalWatchdog a...
Apkesh Kumar
Moving from Canada to US- Where should I move?
Hi, my family and I are considering moving to the US. I work in the Tech industry as an indep. Consultant so it's important that I live closer to a regional airport. My wife is in health care so it's important the c...
Larry Johnson
Becoming a Landlord, was it worth it?
Hello, I'm nearing retirement age and I'm considering buying a rental property. Am I insane! Was it worth it to you financially? Did you lose money your first year? I've heard horror stories and success stories. ...