Justin Goodin
60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth
60 of the 100 largest U.S. cities now negative rent growth, according to Apartment List.Here's the list:1. Oakland, CA -9.3%2. Huntsville, AL -5.7%3. Atlanta, GA -5.6%4. Austin, TX -5.4%5. Portland, OR -5.4%6. St. Lou...
Andy Ballester
The Nightmare Closing, Help I'm scared
So here comes this long story , Recently won Auction property , from Homesearch.com in Pittsburgh, Reserve not met they called 2 days later and excepted my offer I feel as if I got a good deal. All paperwork has been ...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, March 15, 2021)
Economic Update
(Monday, March 15, 2021)
Almost exactly one year ago, March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a “Pandemic” for the first time in a hundred years. Look at all that has happened in th...
Matt Caresco
Analysis Paralysis - Selecting a first long distance market
The California exodus to places like ID, MT, TX, etc. have generated a ton of interest in Californians investing in other markets. What are the best ways to make a market selection as a starting point for a new invest...
Brian Fernandes
Buy & hold investing in NJ impossible? Anyone from NJ investing outside of the state?
Hey Everyone!I have been actively listening and learning on bigger pockets for about 6 months. Since then i have been looking for buy & hold properties in my state of New Jersey AKA Dirty Jerz lolAfter running a t...
Princeton Brooks
Advice Needed for First Investment
In my current situation, I'm wondering what I should do. There is a lot of talk about being at the height of the market and a downturn looming. I currently live in Los Angeles, CA with my wife and our 11 month old c...
Jerry Hsieh
Getting serious about buying first property! From Irvine, CA
Hi BP community,My name is Jerry Hsieh and I currently reside in Irvine, CA. I am a personal finance nut! I love reading everything related to personal finance and implementing it. Naturally, I have been reading a lot...
John K.
Sample Letter for Fines resulting from Snow Removal (or lack of)
I'm looking for a sample letter to include with a municipal fine I'm going to mail a tenant. Our lease on file states that tenant is responsible for municipal fines, and they failed to remove snow at one point and...
Guy Yarkoni
Flying to Charlotte - Your help needed :-)
Hi All,I'm scheduling a 1-week trip to Charlotte and I was wandering if you think that 29.10 - 2.11 would be a good time to come (whether, Halloween, etc.)?Also, I guess that lots of you have maid market visits like t...
Conway Churaman
Newbie FHA loan question...
Hi all. I've been lurking for a little bit and I still have so much to learn. So forgive the newbie question: must I work in the same city where I intend on purchasing a home using an FHA loan? I live (for the momen...