![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/29155/small_1621364713-avatar-mrskeptical.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Does having diarrhea make one an Expert on Toilets?
Just because one investor, in one part of the country, during a specific time period, uses a specific technique (s) to make money in real estate, does not make him...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/236283/small_1621435249-avatar-mdma.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've decided to take the plunge into real estate investing. I'm reading all these great articles on BP (thank you for providing this amazing and extremely useful resource!!) and also have a stack of books on house fli...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/669143/small_1621495108-avatar-raheemjamaal.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What's going on BP Family?!I'm so excited to share with you guys what I've discovered and the numbers I ran for my early retirement plan! I recently was introduced to a gentlemen's YouTube channel by a friend of mine....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1598023/small_1621514035-avatar-austins249.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
While doing back of the napkin due diligence what is a standout factor that will immediately turn you away from analyzing the deal any further?
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/220414/small_1621434169-avatar-lynb.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all, this forum has been very informative so far and has put a few of the pieces together for me. However, I am in need of some clarification. (I hope we aren't limited on the length of posts :) )My questions are s...
Has anyone else invested with this guy? I got roped into this PEP fund he was advertising by a friend who had invested with him before. The fund was advertised as a boring "preferred equity" fund that pays 10% a yea...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3010/small_1621346391-avatar-nogginboink.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
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...
The response I get most often when I ask this question is that it's disruptive to local lifestyles to have more frequently rotating tenants and as a result STRs can decrease property values. The first one is qualitat...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/225517/small_1621434497-avatar-ubermensch.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been following the Holton Wise properties for awhile and finally saw one that interested me a few days ago. I am very concerned this might be a scam after @James Wise refused to provide what I believe is basic ...