Allyson Edwards
When should I start getting nervous? Cant find a good tenant!!
Hi everyone,I have a property in NC that i closed on June 15th. https://www.zillow.com/homes/105D-Brookshire-lane-...I have a property manager taking care of trying to get a renter. the problem is she is constantly ge...
Scott Schaecher
Just Jump: A story on our 'first' deal in St Louis
Hello BP Community! I'm writing this post to begin chronicling the learning experiences we've had so far in the purchase, renovation, refinance, and renting out of a multi-family property in the city of St. Louis. I'm...
Wade G.
Overcoming the Idea That Paying Off Mortgages Is A Good Idea
Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me. Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence. It makes financial sense to me to ...
John Pruner
Deal gone bad, need advice please
Hi,I came into contact with an Atlanta rehab/investor named Andy on BP in Feb or Mar of this year (2014). He had a house for sale in Altanta that needed some major rehab work (about $15k). The house was not in a great...
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...
Jay Hinrichs
for all you who think the bay area is going to crash read this.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/201...here is the truth !! capitalism at work supply demand at work.. Bubble NOT..
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...
Bobby Shell
Wired money to BAM & Open Door Capital
I made the leap finally this last week and wired money to 2 syndication companies and started investing in our first 2 funds.
1. Barrat Assat Management - Indianapolis Indiana (B+, B++, A- multifamily ) - I am fond ...
Jon Carter
Help!! My Wife Only Gave Me $10K
So here's my challenge. I want to start investing in RE but my wife isn't so thrilled. She says I can have $10K to start out with. If I can make some money using that she says I can have more. (Guess who pays the ...
Maria Dantas
Turnkey Nightmare with Morris Invest - Indianapolis
Hi there fellow investors!We've done our first turnkey purchase with Morris Invest in Indianapolis about 6 month ago. A house in a C neighborhood near downtown, for about 50k. For this price the house was supposed to...