Rachel Simpson
Buying in an appreciating market vs. buying for cash flow
Hi all. I am analyzing a deal that is outside my comfort zone and I am very much in my head and overthinking it. I am hoping for insight from more experienced investors.I currently invest in a class C (probably C-) ar...
Scott Trench
What’s Worse? Capital Call? Rescue Preferred Equity? Or Foreclosure
We are seeing more and more syndications and funds getting into trouble. And while years will have to pass before we can really understand the nuances of what leads to losses in each deal, and how to parse out what is...
Bill Gulley
FIXING DODD-FRANK/SELLER FINANCING
I'd like to get ideas from BP members on the topic of seller financing under the new laws.
Not looking for smart comments from several we already know don't like the changes but here's the fact:
It's th...
Joshua S.
Velocity Banking / HELOC Checking Acct - It Works (Proof)
Hi, everyone. I wish everyone knew how great this strategy is, so I'm trying to spread the word. I'm not selling anything, just trying to let people know how it works. When you're paying your mortgage month in and mon...
Ryan Thomas
Should I sell one of my rentals? A risk/reward quandary...
So, here are the specifics...the neighborhood in which I bought my first house has blown up for some reason. Our area in general is probably up 30% from last year, and this neighborhood is probably up closer to 50-60%...
Josh Bustle
Dead Equity - How much money do you leave in rentals?
Hello Bigger Pockets!My main question is how much money do you leave in your rentals? I've got one rental property worth $280k, about 60% LTV (115k in equity). I just closed on my first "Live in Flip" and I'm moving i...
Fernando E.
Recession Investing Strategy
Hi BP,It's been a while since I posted, hope everyone is managing well despite the bad macro economic conditionWanted to get your insight on your investing strategy in this recession, are you buying or holding cash to...
Matthew McNeil
Property Manager wants to be named as “Additionally Insured”
I'm the primary insured, but my PM wants to be included on Liability policy. Has anyone heard of this?My insurer refused to accommodate the request saying they've had problems with PMs named in their policies, althou...
Mike Kruser
What makes a slumlord
Ok for the landlords out there question.
I did math on a bunch of properties and saw in my area the only way to make positive cash flow on a property is that it starts around 6+units which is like 800k starting, and t...
Jackson Long
"Tax benefits" explain?
Hey guys, we often talk about the tax benefits of owning real estate. Do these benefits extend beyond the rental income? Could somebody give me a laymen's overview of how this works?