Matthew Terry
Is this a good idea?
Hello BP Mates,
I have a SF rental in Mesa, AZ currently occupied until next October and will have around $120k in equity by that time. CAP rate and R:V is not great, but appreciation is fantastic.
I was thinking of...
Lorien Rollins
Pet Fee at Move In & Pet Rent Monthly
In my experience managing apartment communities, we have charged renters a pet fee (nonrefundable) at move in AND a monthly pet rent. I'm renting my SFH for the first time and am unsure how to charge the future renter...
Chris Purvis
seller was a no show on wholesale deal. I have a question.
This past saturday I had an appointment to meet a seller at the home they wanted to sell. The appointment was set for 12 noon. 23 minutes past 12 the seller called me on the phone saying that they changed their mind a...
Lauren Hogan
Upstairs Tenant Purposely Making Noise During Showings
I need advice! I own a upstairs/downstairs duplex in Denver, purchased in October. The upstairs rented out quickly in November and we have a 6-month lease with those tenants through May 31. The downstairs, it's a gard...
Rich Weese
Is it still possible to get really RICH
http://money.msn.com/how-to-invest/what-it-takes-to-get-really-rich-mirhaydari.aspx?GT1=33014
Can one still get rich? What is the new definition of rich? Best way? Is it more difficult than ever before?
What is the...
Shawn M.
DEBATE: Cash Flow vs Cash on Cash return
When evaluating a property what do you look for:
High Cashflow?
Example: $74,000 house rents for $900 month, buy with all cash gives you a 9% Cash on Cash return and a $587/mo cash-flow.
or
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Account Closed
Best Cash Flow
Hello BP! I have a client that owns a rental home here in San Diego since the 70's she is ready to do a 1031 exchange and will have 400k after sell. She is retirement age and doesn't want to deal with property man...
Ron Thomas
What no one says about using OPM (other people's money)
If you read real estate investment books, articles on BP, listen to podcasts or just generally find yourself learning about real estate investment then you will notice a common thing that is almost invariably mentione...
Maurice Blackledge
Investing in TurnKey Rentals as a new investor
I am in the process of finding my first rental property to buy and hold while gaining a bit of extra cash flow.My question: Is it better to start out with TurnKey investment properties? I know it will typically involv...
Alex Kovalenko
Good Tenant? Refuses to do background check
Hey guys - we just started renting out a unit and have someone who is interested but refuses to do background checks (says: I am not applying for a job - why should I do a background check). He claims to have sold his...