Hi guys!  A little about me, I have been lurking around BP for about a year, listening to the podcasts and reading blog posts.  I saved up some money over the last couple years and just put an offer for 25% down on an...

So I know the "standard" way to calculate the 70% rule of thumb is to take the ARV x 0.70% and then subtract the rehab costs to come up with your MAO.My question is why wouldn't you take the ARV and subtract the rehab...

San Diego housing price is at and above pre-recession level.  I am wondering whether the timing is not right to enter market for buying and holding (for rent) when positive cash flow seems generally challenging.  It s...

I own SFRs in Humble, specifically choosing that area to invest and live because of the lower flood risk, but haven’t bought yet this year for lack of deals meeting my strict criteria, so I have some capital.

What i...

Hello Bigger Pockets! I am trying to close on my first deal and I am running into a few issues, here's my story;I am under contract for a duplex where I plan on house hacking. The agreed selling price is $139k and he ...

Shelby County, Alabama kicked off the spring tax lien investing season with a bang on March 27, 2017.  The big investors bid down redemption income to an average of 6% but that's still a respectable return in today's ...

I'm in C'class rentals as a self-managing handyman landlord. I am 6'2" and weigh 350 lbs. Most people peripheral to the business (mortgage brokers, financial advisors, magistrates) tend to tell me I really look exactl...

Hello everyone, uber noob here...  Thanks for all your insight and support!
I purchased my primary residence, a two-building duplex close to the beach in San Diego.  It's been a great buy so far, bought it from a fli...

I live in Texas, I owe $12,000 property tax. If not paid in 2 weeks, the tax lean will be auction. I owe the property free and clear. Ideas please. What should I do?

The purpose of this post is to provide hope to those trying to make it in a high priced market such as Hawaii, California, New York, etc.My wife and I made $600,000 doing live-in flips in Honolulu. It took us 11 year...