Keith Gilbert
Moving - do we rent or sell and invest outside CA
We are moving from Long Beach, CA to Chandler, AZ. We are trying to decide what to do with our current house. I asked a friend and he posed an interesting question. Imagine you had $350k (which is the cash our equi...
Lily Mist
How to invest remotely with minimal cost?
After owning 2 rental properties with a bit of house hacking in LA, I feel that I should diversify my portfolio now that it costs more to invest in LA with less cashflow. I'm hoping to get an investment property in In...
Shane M
Run-down neighborhoods?
I've read some real estate books that talk about how you don't want to own the nicest house in a neighborhood. Obviously the comps in the area are going to bring its value down, right?
Does this mean you should avoi...
Tareq Salaita
The bubble is bursting and we're still investing
In my humble opinion, the bubble has started to burst and many of us including myself are still in denial. The national median home value is now $217,300, an increase of 8.3% on the year and 8.4% above the bubble-era...
Matthew Metros
Understanding the dichotomy between Cap Rates and IRR in MF
To preface this email - I found a deal that resulted in a return of 8% over 5 years with a 2% rent increases YOY. My partner responded - "Might as well invest your money in the stock market and make 8% in a few days…O...
Becky Farnsworth
How to get a good deal on the MLS in a hot market
Hello! I am just wondering how you find your good deals on the MLS. I always thought there are only 2 ways: 1) you jump on a good deal the second it hits the market and have an offer in within 24 hours or 2) you off...
Hen Ley
How avoid reporting sales price in MLS?
I've got a property under contract (as the buyer) and would not like the sales price reported in the MLS. I live in a non-disclosure state, so the MLS is generally the only avenue people have to obtain sales price in...
Matt Bailey
Quick deed transfer to LLC
Anyone with any experience getting conventional loan in personal name with quick deed transfer to your LLC?Pros/Cons?Thank you
Nick Vehr
Finding a good property management company
Was just thinks big about calling around to the local property management companies and was wondering if there is any advice you all can give. I am currently in the Cincinnati Ohio area and looking to buy around there...
Account Closed
Do you recommend real estate seminars?
Hi, I listen to a Bigger Pockets Podcast every day. I just started learning more about real estate and these podcasts set me on fire ( not literally). I listen to one podcast a day, then I will play it in the morning ...