Porter Rappleye
Why is REI better than investing in the stock market?
Hello Everyone!
I'm trying to convince my finance/MBA friend why REI is a better business decision than investing in the stock market and I'm not sure he's convinced. What is the best article on BP you've re...
Sergey Tkachev
How will Hurricane Irma affect the Florida Real Estate Market?
On 9/5 we went into contract on an SFR in Holiday, FL (Colonial Hills subdivision), right before Hurricane Irma. This is the northern part of the Tampa Bay area, which did not see as much damage as the areas more sou...
Account Closed
House in Pre-Foreclosure / Not sure how to proceed
I am a relatively new real estate investor, having purchased my first rental property last year and my second property this year -- both HUD foreclosures which we spent approximately 15K each to rehab. Now, I am looki...
Bianca Rodrigues
Are single family investment properties worth it?
Hi BP community!What are your thoughts on purchasing a single family home, renovating it, living in it for a little over a year and then renting it to a long term tenant?I’ve heard mixed responses from different peopl...
Matthew Stallings
Best Florida STR Market
I currently have a cabin in Gatlinburg that is cash flowing well. The market there is inflated right now so I'm looking to purchase my next STR property in Florida (possibly Emerald Coast) doing the second home loan ...
Manco Snead
Can't Get a Loan Due to Low Income
Greetings all,
I'm up against a not uncommon scenario; can't get a loan from my credit union because of my low income. I'm hoping investors more experienced than myself may be able to steer me in a more productive di...
Stephen Polizzi
Newport, NH and Claremont, NH rental markets
I'm interested in utilizing the BRRRR strategy in these markets. What are the downsides, and are they enough that they should dissuade me from trying? "PS, one last example. There is a profound difference between K...
Celine Liminet
Newbie from New York City - Looking to invest in indianapolis
Hi BP community! My name is Celine and I am new to real estate investing. I have been on the site for over a month and learnt so much about REI. I am excited to start! I read articles, the posts on forums and listened...
Jeremy Mullin
Breaking a lease because of no Egress window on 3rd floor bedroom
Not sure if this is the right place to put this question. I have a college town rental property and added an egress window to a basement bedroom- the additional bedroom is worth about $650/month so it's a no brainer. ...
David Dey
Craziest investor stories
You know you've said it, "I could write a book with all the things that have happened to me in my business!"In this business, you come up on all sorts of situations. Some amazing, some heartbreaking, and some outrigh...