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Should I file for bankruptcy?
A couple disclaimers before I start:If you look through my profile and previous posts, you'll see that I am young (just turned 22), and also may believe I don't have the right mindset or maturity yet to start REI. Thi...
Horacio Gutierrez
Best places to put vacant home for rent
Hello,What are the free online places where you recommend putting your home for rent to get good tenants?
Trevor McIntosh
Where to buy silver
Hey guys, I'm starting to invest/save in silver and I'm wondering where the best place to buy and sell silver is? I'm wondering if I should just go to a pawn shop or I see a lot of online places offering to sell, and ...
Gwendolyn Watts
Experienced Broker looking to invest personally
I am a broker here in NY. I am looking for the best way to meet other investor friendly brokers in NY. Most of my colleagues do not want to work with investors. 2 questions...What are some of reasons why many brokers ...
John Bradley
ISO - Metal hot water baseboard heater covers
Hi there, My apartment has hot water baseboards and I need a few replacement caps and covers. I thought they would be readily available at any hardware store but I can't find them anywhere. Any tips on where to find t...
Matthew Mucker
Where does the 50% rule come from?
I know the "50% rule" is bandied about as gospel here in the forums, but haven't seen any actual, hard data that says that operating expenses tend to be ~50% of gross rent income. I'd like to verify this number is, in...
Erik Schneider
Recommendations for countertop installers? (Vegas)
Hello my fellow BP’ers! I’m working a property in Henderson Nevada and having a hard time finding a decent countertop guy for my kitchen. Anybody have any recommendations!? All help is greatly appreciated
James G.
Is Buying a home for idiots?
Hi BP. I’ve heard a lot of real estate investors, including Grant Cardone, say that buying a home is one of the worst financial decisions you can make. What is everyone’s thoughts in this matter?
I know that house ha...
Arn Cenedella
Cash flow is NOT king!
“Cash flow is king” is a mantra to many. It’s repeated over and over in forums and conferences. I am not a “cash flow is king” investor
Pending one’s stage in life and career, I submit growing equity and increasi...
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Housing Bubble: Why it may be worse than previously thought
A housing bubble is a run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation and exuberance. ... Speculators enter the market, further driving demand. At some point, demand decreases or stagnates at the same time supp...