Rao Mu
Building small retail shopping center on 0.8 acre land
I'm thinking about developing a small strip center in a 0.8 acre land. The land is flat and square and no issues. Need to demolish two houses. Environmental seems clean. Demographics are excellent for central New Jers...
Account Closed
Winterizing Retirment in a Recession
Last week I was having a conversation with my dad about retirement. Like most people, the majority of his retirement investments are done via his 401k. I came away from that conversation thinking, “If I was in his pos...
Chris Brenner
Rent to not ideal tenants?
Hello! My wife and I are new to the REI scene and actively looking to make connections, deals and grow our portfolio. We just recently bought a duplex and am owner occupying. The tenant side was already rented out and...
Aquila Kentish
How would you invest 100K if you were just getting started
Hi everyone,
I was blessed to have the opportunity to purchase a family property (3-family in Boston) with lots of equity. I'm tapping into the equity in order to continue investing in real estate. I'm a single mom,...
Tom Wallace
LLC for rental properties?
I currently own 3 single family properties which I rent out. I am in the process of trying to secure more. I have a simple DBA. I am thinking about forming an LLC to provide myself some protections. At the same time,...
Jon O.
Best Long Term Returns - Hold or Sell Investment Property?
Hello,I would like your help in analyzing the long term investment potential of either A. Holding the rental unit or B. selling it and diversifying my assets.Background: 3 Years ago I decided to hold onto a condo I ow...
Brennen Cook
Diary: Single Family - Land Park - Sacramento, CA
1317 1st Avenue Sacramento, CA 95818Hello BP,Here with a deal diary this time!This single family home is located at the above address. It is currently a 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath house with 1378 square feet. Literal...
Mark Updegraff
The Marcellus Shale Money
It seems to me that the public at large as well as investors are unaware of the BOOM that is happening due to gas exploration! I think that everyone will agree that in our field we keep our eyes and minds open at all...
J Scott
The Largest Street Gang in America
Vikram C. posted in another thread about how many politicians -- due to their stature and position -- believe they are above the law.
This comment reminded me of a great (though disturbing) set of...
Jack B.
Don't let me rent to this tenant...
Please tell me I'm doing the right thing.Right away I recognized the red flags, VERY polite and eager to move in right away. Claims her credit is fine. I even asked if she had collections from past landlords. Turns ou...