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Rich Ramirez 2% rule..is it still real?
5 May 2015 | 118 replies

I'm in Southern CA and realize, based on the Podcasts, that the 2% rule can still be found in the Midwest or perhaps FL. Since the market has picked back up, I'm wondering if it still exists...generally? Or have other...

Erik Mogan No money or credit, plus my job stinks. (Advice request)
14 February 2018 | 66 replies

Hi y'all!  Despite the dour tone of this post, I'm a genuinely happy person.  I half-need to vent, and half-need some help.  This isn't me looking for a hand-out or a pity party.  I need good, solid advice how I can m...

Ted Harris Should U Send Your Kids to College?
28 October 2009 | 47 replies

What if your son or daughter isn't sure what they want to do? Can you afford to spend $100k+ to educate them .... is it worth saddling them (or you) with so much debt that it will take years to pay back? Has college ...

Account Closed Broker Challenge: Find me a $1M+ House - 7-8% Rental Yield
24 October 2023 | 45 replies

Hey everyone,
Looking to buy LTR in the US. Cash in hand and also pre-approved if I go financing route. 
Please keep in mind, anything that is sent to me will go through extensive checks via different resources I ha...

Mark Smith Self Managing
2 April 2016 | 76 replies

I am brand new to real estate investing (I don't even have a property yet!).  I would really like to self manage to save money, and I think I have the ability to.  My father and I can take care of plumbing and electri...

Ericka G. Use Leverage or Stick with Cash?
3 April 2017 | 178 replies

If you have cash, should you use it or is it better to use leverage if you can?  So far, I've almost exclusively used cash to build our small portfolio.  My goal for the year was to fully replace my current after tax ...

Nathan Frost Overleveraged Advice Please Help
14 May 2024 | 125 replies

Hi, I was hesitant about writing this but want anyone out there that can help.  Please give me any tips or advice.  I rather sleep peacefully at night.  I could use the criticism and just want to not worry every month...

Matthew Paul What type of housing problems are in the future due to the increased border crossings
12 March 2024 | 105 replies

Right now , rates are higher than they have been in a while . prices are up on Real Estate around the country . Insurance rates , rents , utilities are higher .  Now there are an estimated 5 million people who have cr...

Dan N. Why do people use LLC for "buy & hold" rentals that have mortgages?
17 July 2023 | 87 replies

I am confused on this topic and I would like some input. I am going to acquire a few long-term rentals over the next few years. All properties will be acquired with a mortgage. Initially, I was sure I was going to cre...

Patrick Fraire Negative $800 cash flow/month to help family friend?
12 December 2018 | 91 replies

What’s up BP fam. I have a situation on my hands and am looking forward to getting your input. So my girlfriend owns a condo she recently moved out of. The condo is located in the city of Orange, California. She purch...