Alex Knights
New member from Southern California
My name is Alex and I'm an actuary looking to get started in real estate investment while keeping my full time job. I've read the Ultimate Beginner's Guide and continue to read blogs as able during my commute. After r...
Patrick Perez
Need Advice on Appreciating Unit with Negative Cash Flow
Greetings BPers,I have another post outlining my decision to sell my 2/2 condo. A majority of BPers said sell and get another property (in short it was not cash flowing as much as I expected and a few water leaks last...
Hannah Taylor
FIRE/passive income via out-of-state landlording?
Background: We (me, 25F, and husband, 28M) are semi-low earners for the FIRE community and the urban area we live in and have hit a point where it's hard to reduce expenses much more. We'll work hard to increase incom...
Shawn McMahon
Just Bought My First Property Ever In Denver
Just last month I purchased my first property in the Denver Area! It is a very exciting time. My partner and I purchased a 1 bedroom condo together for $154,500 in Northglenn, CO. We used FHA financing so this will be...
Anthony R.
1bd/1ba Ski Condo "Crash Pad"...Queen or snug King?
I read previous posts about Q/K, helpful but they seem to have ended in a bit of a coin-toss.I plan to go live with a small 1bd/1ba ski/golf area condo (think humblest little place in the whole area, but clean and con...
Donna J
Is it possible WAMU will lower my principal?
We have an investment property that we bought in 2004. We had an adjustable rate mortgage, so we refinanced in 2006 to a fixed rate, because we were to afraid of what the rate would be if we waited longer. We have a f...
Uuri Koh
New from San Francisco
Hi BP community! My name is Uuri and I live in San Francisco CA. I joined BP because I want to learn more about real estate investing and could use some more open and specific advice for my goals than I've found in...
CHARLES SIMPSON
Mexico land of opportunities
Always due your own due diligence. Also diversify....never put all your eggs in one basket again.
May 2004 to May 2009 DOW 30 stocks 20% LOSS
May 2004 to May 2009 Mexican Bolsa 130% GAIN
May 2004 to May 2009 U...
Shawn Regnier
Need some insight into steps to take for homeowner with HOA
A friend asked for some advice on his mother's situation with mold issues under her home in New Hampshire. She lives in an over-55 Resident Owned Community. Homes here are manufactured and have an HOA fee.A handyman d...
Bryce Y.
Unique situation - advice please
Hey guys, I have a question about an apartment complex my parents are thinking about selling. This apartment complex was gifted by my grandfather to his 5 children, who are now equal shareholders. He built the apart...