Martin S.
Surprising how little discussion of RE scams here
Through experience and observation there are endless scams in the Real Estate Industry. I'm a math guy, I do the numbers and can forecast value, so a scam is pretty obvious to me. I've been reading BP on and off for o...
Blaine Wimberly
Why are Realtors a Toxic word?
Ok, here is a question I know that many of you would love to answer. But, here is the deal...
Why are Realtors such a bad thing, and is there anyway I can turn the tide? Can I become the exce...
James Wise
Shark Tank Bashes the Crowdfunding Platform
Did anyone else watch yesterday's episode of Shark Tank?A new Real Estate Crowdfunding company called Tycoon was on. The owner of the company as well as the entire crowdfunding industry was bashed pretty hard by the S...
Dan Tsunekawa
Over Leveraged? Or smart with Cash?
Hey BP I wanted to get some opinions on the dangers of over leveraging a property. I am formulating a strategy to acquire a number of properties in the near future using 1 or 2 REPUTABLE turnkey companies(please hold ...
Wade G.
Does Anyone Else Sometimes Just Want to Give Up
I realize I sound very defeated and that is because I am. I have been investing for seven years and I think I am done. I do complete background checks of criminal, credit, references, income, everything like I shoul...
Kenneth Noronha
Dropping out to become an investor
Hi BP,I wanted to get your opinion on something that's been bugging me for a while now. First off, I'm 18 (turning 19 in a month) and I'm in my first year at McMaster in Hamilton in the engineering program. At the beg...
Dominik Perrenoud
How Do You Not Let Your Expenses Grow With Your Income?
Hello financially intelligent peopleHow do you not let your expenses grow with your income? This question has been on my mind lately due to significant changes in my financial situation (for the better, luckily).Let m...
Alex Silang
Getting called a "slumlord" by friends and family
I bought 2 triplexes in blue collar areas. I am very good landlord, I always fix things on time. I'll do extra stuff - for example last week it came down to repair the fridge or buying a new one. I went with buying a ...
Gerardo Hernandez
I feel like I made a mistake
Hello everyone, I have to say I am freaking out!! I got a new job over an hour away and I have been driving for over a month and I hate it! I have been trying to find a duplex to house hack but there isn't much in the...
John Hatton
Zillow Announces plans to flip properties
Zillow announced today it's intent to buy and flip properties in the Vegas and Phoenix markets. What are your thoughts on bigger, brand name movers coming in to an already active market? Obviously, big investors are e...