Steve K.
Purchasing property in France?
Does anyone have experience owning property in France? My sister in law is looking into it and asked me for advice, but I know very little about the process of buying and selling in France as an American. She’s been l...
Mariana Skonieczka
When to decide to rent?
I purchased a house at Auction.com last Sept. I put over $10,000 into fixing it up. It has been for sale since Dec. My realtor is my sister-in-law and she has set up about 10 open houses since Dec. We have had sev...
James Ewing
Strategy game: you have $250,000 cash, GO!
Hello all,
Happy and prosperous new year to all! Need your help on a
strategy game I am playing with myself and our situation: suppose you have USD 250,000
cash you want to invest, what do you do:
1. Buy a propert...
Jeremy Bates
First Time Investor - When to Speak w/ a Realtor?
Hello BP members,A little about myself.. I am 26 and reside in the greater Houston area. Over the past few months, I have developed an interest in buy-and-hold investment real estate. The reasons for my interest are m...
Darius Kellar
Properties are being hogged from the Public Market.
I've notice that properties are being sold with the printed line "pending at ink" which means the seller accepted an offer before the property gets released on MLS. What I believe is really happening, is that properti...
Elon Matias
Renting my first property. Property Management or No?
I am buying a new property and plan to rent the first one. Wondering if I should utilize a property management company or rent myself. Pros and cons of each one. Thanks in advance for any feedback.
Austin French
$1,000,000 401k to Real Estate at age 60 for retirement
I am a new member on BP and this is my very first post. It amazes me all the people on BP that are so willing to help. In advance, I appreciate any and all information/help. My father is 59 years old and has $1,000...
Oleg Reut
Strategy Advice Needed - What would you do in my position?
Hi All! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I've recently sold my home-improvement business in SoCal, and plan on moving my family to the Tampa/St. Pete area in the next 2 years to be closer to the in-laws. I've alwa...
Ronald Perich
Increase monthly cash via solar power?
I have been listening to the podcasts with regularity - they are great for a person on the go! One area that interests me is the idea of more cash flow by bringing in other sources of income.I'm wondering about the us...
Marc Bresseau
Raising Rent
Hello everyone,
I need some advice. I have a rental with amazing tenants but it's time to raise the rent a little. We were thinking about $20-30. My question is how to convey this to the tenants without alienating th...