Ben Leybovich
Is Trump University a Scam...?!
So, this is in the news now-days. Here are a few thoughts - feel free to jump in:I've often said that I think it's kinda naughty when people charge $30,000 for real estate education. My rationale is as follows:Real es...
Steven Smith
Purchasing A 4 Unit Property With Negative Cash Flow. Bad Idea?
Hello Everyone. I'm in the process of closing on a 4 unit building in CA in which I will live in one of the units. I will be raising rents about 8% since the current owner hasn't raised rents in a long time. Even if I...
Allen Maris
Investors wanting to get their RE license should read...
I've been licensed for about a year now and had been working under a broker for about 8 months.I just did my 5th yellow letter campaign in my area and an agent received one and they called and complained to their area...
Jerryll Noorden
Let me put an end to SEO vs. Paid Marketing For Once And For All
Hello my little Munchkins!I wanted to show you all something pretty significant.There is this eternal debate going on between SEO and ... well everything else. The best way of doing things is of course leveraging all ...
P W
I'm starting out, I have some cash, I could use some tips!
Hello, everyone. I'm new here.
I'm 25 years old and I have about $250k in cash, and I want to put all of it into real estate.
I have no experience though. I'm just starting to learn the basics, like cap rates. ...
Craig Osterloh
50% Rule and $100 Cash Flow
I guess my question is how accurate do you find the 50% expense rule?
If you gross rents are $2500, a margin of error of 10% on your expenses would result in a $125 difference in cash flow. This might result accepti...
David H.
What would you do? Sell or Hold?
First off, I want to say how grateful for BiggerPockets and all the invaluable information the forums provide.I currently am experiencing a dilemma with my first duplex property that I currently owner occupy but will ...
Amanda Aesho
Should I use an out-of-state turnkey company for my first rental?
HEY EVERYONE! I'm new to BP. I have been watching a lot of the videos on the youtube channel and currently reading the book on rental properties (which I love) but just decided to be an active member on this website. ...
Neil Andrews
Becoming a Private lender
I have just decided to get into real estate investing . I am a retired engineer, 37 years at Boeing. I thought that acting as a private lender would be a good place to start. I have high six figures in saving current...
Mark Holmes
Short term rental in Tampa
I lived in Tampa for two years, but I now live in California. I want to invest in an Airbnb in Tampa. I know it’s a growing market, especially for the state of Florida. This would be my first investment property. I wo...