Nathan Hui
Are there any investors who started in 06-07?
I would like to hear from investors who started in 06-07. Are you guys out there? What did you do in terms of investment strategies that protected you from the recession?
Bin Chen
Figuring out what to offer
Hi allI am interested in putting an offer on a property. The house is a 2 family house. looking at comparable houses in the area it should be worth 850k after repairs.The problem is the interior of the house is a nigh...
Crencenthia Brown
getting my !st house to fix and sell
hello everyone,so I came across a house that I think I can do. I'm not sure how to start. The house is located in Durham NC about 3 blocks form where I'm living form. The area is really changing, lots of fixs up and s...
Michelle Brabeck
Cash Out or Leverage
Hi all, I have two properties CA full time residence and MN vacation home. We own the MN house free and clear (a very small house) worth 180k and a CA house worth 850k with a $3000 per month house payment and a 415k l...
Jay G.
Crash? What counties do you consider a "bellwether" for market?
I'm a market data guy. Let's do a little (possibly insightful) exercise here.... what counties do you consider a bellweather for market conditions? That is, the county that is most likely to be the "canary in the co...
Dustin Krysa
Finding a Market
Hello. I am a newer investor and have been running deal on the different calculators Bigger Pockets has to offer. I am located in southwest Montana and am looking in the Missoula, Bitterroot,and great falls area. Thes...
Levi Painter
How Do I Market To College Students?
Hey everyone,I am looking at buying a rental unit in Michigan in a college town. If I do end up purchasing this property, what is the best way to market this rental property to college students? Also, how much do coll...
Mel Park
When to buy rental houses?
Yes, nobody has a crystal ball I know. However, I'd really like to add 3-5 rental homes to my portfolio. Obviously things are very hot right now. Homes going for over asking, etc so I've refrained from buying anythi...
Brian O'Neill
HELP! Equity-rich, cash-flow poor. Looking for advice
Short version: I'm a teacher, just moved from CA to NC. Experiencing sticker shock at my salary decrease. Hoping to use real estate investing to set our family up for the future (short-term and long-term).We have ~$...
Shane Alexander
Why would a home buyer waive contingencies on a house which has a lot of problems?
I'm puzzled. A relative of mine listed his home for sale "as is". It was built in the early 50s and no repairs have ever been made on it. It's been repaired esthetically (new paint, crown molding, ceiling fans) but...