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David K. Anyone else paying down mortgages rather than buying now?
2 November 2017 | 79 replies

Seems I keep getting beat on properties going for full price and more.  These deals often have low returns and function solely on best case scenarios in my opinion.  Anything good is snapped up quickly.  At this point...

Christopher Middleton Life Insurance used as a bank account
21 March 2016 | 55 replies

I was listening to some old podcasts from "The Real Estate Guys" today. They had a special guest speaking about using life insurance as a better bank account for REI's.

Has anyone used Whole Life Insurance as a bank...

Dean Valadez Bookkeeping and Cash Flow Questions
4 May 2024 | 28 replies

Bookkeeping questions:
I purchased a property with cash flow, according to my calculator, on day 1, but knew it was a value-add opportunity. Since the acquisition, I have done upgrades. Technically, I know that with ...

Marc Estepa Hawaii Landlord using $4000 deposit to fund carpet remodel
2 November 2020 | 76 replies

Aloha.  I have a situation in Hawaii I am looking for guidance with.  My family had rented a 3000 square foot home from 2016-2020 with two large mastiffs. Bottom line up front:  The owner is hinting at replacing his e...

Mathew Zorn Is Section 8 Housing as bad as people say?
30 March 2023 | 97 replies

I have a rental home in zip code 23513 and wanted to know if it's worth switching the home to section eight? I understand that section eight makes those that qualify pay for a small portion of the rent and section eig...

Tarl Yarber HOARDER house made me $37,000! Other Investors passed!? Seattle
12 December 2016 | 87 replies

Hey Bigger Pockets!
Once Again, im not being the best at posting, but I promise ill get better once I have some more time! Too many houses.  BUT, I wanted to at least post one that maybe others can learn from.  Thi...

Brady Mullen Cap Rate Is Not Your Return
4 October 2023 | 35 replies

Cap rate is a common and important measurement in real estate investing, but it seems I see it misused more often than not.
Cap rate is an income measurement only. It is a measurement of the annual net operating inc...

Jon K. (Current) Tenants say the dumbest things, too...
12 July 2024 | 281 replies

So, your tenant made it through the screening process and moved in.

What kind of dumb things are they saying now?

Petty requests?

Requests to remodel?

Requests for upgraded appliances?

Whining about the internet...

Kim Hopkins About to Lose a Killer Deal to Sell Our Building B/C Tenant
14 July 2022 | 63 replies

Hello All! I'm hoping someone has a miracle idea because we are all out of ideas on our end! Situation: - Killer opportunity to sell one of our warehouses in Portland, OR. - No debt on property. - Tenant is wood worke...

Brandon Thurman Seeking Advice on Handling Rent Increase Dilemma with Elderly Tenants
22 January 2024 | 69 replies

Hello! I hope this message finds you all well. My wife and I recently acquired a 4-unit apartment building with inherited tenants, and I'm facing a bit of a dilemma that I'd appreciate some advice on.
Two of our tena...