Thuy Pham-Satrappe
Do you invest in high crime areas?
For those of you who actively choose to invest in high crime areas, what do you make sure to factor into your numbers? -higher vacancy-higher possibility of turnover -hiring a property management company with skill an...
Patrick Madigan
Help analyzing 32-unit deal in Fayetteville, NC
I just noticed this 32-unit property in Fayetteville, NC listed on the Triangle MLS a few days ago. This scale property doesn't get listed in our MLS too frequently, so I'm naturally excited to see if it's much of a d...
Kathy Hacmac
Tenant painted original woodwork
Our tenant, without permission, painted original shellac woodwork in her apartment. We are restorers and this was original untouched woodwork in a 90 year old house.We are of course furious; she is non repentant but w...
Account Closed
what is the 70% formula? how can i find out the accurate numbers?
what is the breakdown for the 70% formula?how much of a % can i expect purchase closing costs and selling costs?holding costs?hml with holding costs?how come nobody explains the breakdown of the actual 70% rule??the 7...
Naina Tara
Buy first home in Bay area or invest and wait
Hi,We are a couple with no kids and single income in the Bay area. We moved here 4 years ago and still renting.We have saved upto 260K in cash and have liquid stocks upto 500k. I was checking for some feedback on area...
Joshua Dorkin
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki
This is the first book that comes to mind, so I thought I'd kick this area off. Have you guys read it? What are your thoughts?
Tobi Van Zandt
New Tenant becoming a problem before they move in-HELP
My new tenants on one of my properties signed a lease a couple weeks ago with a move in date of July 1st. When they saw the house my previous tenants were still in the process of moving out. New tenants signed the l...
Abraham Shamosh
Finding a market to narrow down to
Hi BP members,
First post here, been doing a lot of research and ready to find property and pull trigger. Thing I’m struggling with is they say start in your backyard and you’ll have an advantage. I live in Brooklyn ...
Anthony Pisciotta
Reduced Rents for COVID-19?
I'm considering lowering my rents for the next 2-3 months only because of the strain that COVID-19 is causing. I am able to drop my rents considerably and still make the PITI payments. My number one goal in doing this...
Austin Fruechting
Episode 239 Achieving Financial Freedom at 32 w Austin Fruechting
Well, it happened. Happy I didn't sound too awkward, lol. Check it out! Episode 239 - Listen Here "Many people dream of achieving financial freedom, but how many actually get there? Today on The BiggerPockets Podcast,...