Hanna Faris
Buying my first rental property in Cleveland!
Any neighborhoods you recommend focusing on or staying away from?I plan to visit soon, but haven’t been there yet. I would like to focus on the safer nicer neighborhoods or even cities in the Metropolitan area of Cle...
J. Martin
Work/Life Balance & Staying Sane - Your Tips?
I own and manage 6 units with $100K in gross rents, all cash-flowing in the Bay Area, while working an "officially" full-time job. Bought the last directly through listing agent, and in contract on 2 duplexes right...
Alan Pederson
The last laugh. My 2 cents about investing.
My day job is for a paper company. I'm a salaried manager and I've been working here for 33 years. A few years ago me and my wife started buying rental property so we could retire a few years earlier than we normally ...
Cortney Arenstein
New Western Acquisitions in Houston?
Anyone have a positive experience with NWA in Houston? I have been on their mailing list for a few weeks now and run well over two dozen comps on their listings and have found that the comps are SO far off as to be al...
Will Barnard
REO Start to Finish
This thread is about a recent REO deal I have done from start to finish (well, finish line is in sight) to help educate and inspire others to do the same.
Property details: 4+3, 2300 sq. ft, pool, spa, view, quiet st...
Russell Sherman
Cashing out of high gain home
I would like to get opinions to help me determine my best financial options.I am 59 and last year was forced into retirement and also got divorced. My settlement was a single family home I purchased for $295,000 in t...
Jon Klaus
Buy a restaurant?
I have a friend who wants me to back him in buying a restaurant. He has been to one of the best Chef's schools, has good restaurant management experience, has a good work ethic, is good with people, and is trustworthy...
Cassandra Staffieri
Short term rentals New Orleans
I’m interested in any feedback anyone has on short term rentals in New Orleans. I’m looking to rent and then sublet (Airbnb). I currently have 17 in Boston and am looking to start in New Orleans. I’m looking into the ...
Jonathan Watson
New Member from Glendora, CA (Los Angeles)
Hi BP people!My name's Jonathan, and I'm a father of 3 kids (6, 4, 2) with 1 more due this October. Yes, they're cute (and of course, I'm biased :) ):I'm also a co-owner in a design/web/strategy business that's been ...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (August 24-28, 2020)
Economic Update (Monday, August 24, 2020)
Its going to take years for our economy to fully heal from th...