Cal C.
How my 5-7 year plan went to .... Why not to count on appreciation. Response to podcast 103
I was just listening to Elizabeth Colegrove on podcast 103. She is obviously a very bright investor who is currently doing what I call the W.E.B. Griffin RE investing strategy. Basically, buying a house at every dut...
Marian Smith
Why hiring a PM is CRAZY!
Just thought I’d write a few words as a counterpoint to the trending post.I own and self-manage 5 properties. I have had rent collection issues but never had to evict anyone, nor have I lost even a month’s rent. But...
Patrick Henderson
Should you spend money on the so called Guru's.
Just to be up front. I personally have spent 40 to $50,000 on training and about ten percent was of no use, That being said, my first seminar cost me just under $500 and within two weeks I had my first deal. I used...
Shiloh Lundahl
Realistically most investors won’t replace all income W/ cashflow
I don’t mean to burst peoples’ bubbles here, but in my opinion, most investors on BiggerPockets won’t get to a place where they can replace all their monthly income with the cash flow of their properties. Some will. B...
Bill Gulley
NON PROFIT HOUSING WITH REVENUES
This is an open discussion about non-profits providing or facilitating special needs or specialty housing, yet doing so profitably for those who operate the housing services. This has basically arisen out of another t...
Michael Ealy
What's Your Main Obstacle in Buying an Apartment Building?
My question is: what stops YOU from acquiring an apartment building?Is it...lack of capital?lack of know how?mindset?fear of doing a big deal and then failing?can't find good deals?bad credit?something else?Whatever s...
Solomon Ganz
Six-Figure career switch to Real Estate Agent?
Hey all, I'm a 37 year old with a successful 15-year advertising career making six-figures. My largest frustration is that my salary is beginning to cap at low six-figures and the % of people making huge amounts of m...
Skyler Mckinney
Quit My Job now what
So yesterday I put in my two weeks. Now what? I don't want to have to find another job, I made a promise to myself that after I left my current job I would not go to another 9to5 and I would not go work for someone el...
Jay Helms
Buy & Holders- Concerned About the Predicted 2017 downturn?
Hello my fellow long-term buy & hold -ers. The more I listen and study (from various sources local & national), the more I hear the experts talking about an upcoming downturn in the market. Some folks have so...
Frank Boet
Have Real Estate prices peaked?
I am definitely holding off buying real estate for now. There are too many signs suggesting that the Seller's market has peaked. I'm noticing homes staying on the market longer and have seen more price reductions here...