Brandon Turner
What are the key indicators of a good rental market?
Hey all, I'm doing some research for an upcoming post and I'd love to get some group brainstorming done. My question is: What are the key indicators of a good rental market? (For example, schools, crime, jobs, etc.)O...
Todd Horman
automating the entire lease / tenant process
Here is how I typically handle rentals:1. I list them on the MLS and people go see them. When they are interested, their first question is how to apply. 2. Right now, I have to email them a blank pdf of the lease appl...
Corey Dutton
Top 3 Reasons a Hard Money Lender Will Turn Down Your Real Estate Deal
I recently did a survey of all of the hard / private money lenders I know in the industry. I also posted the survey on LinkedIn to get answers from the hard/private money lenders I don’t know. The question I asked the...
Joe Moore
Appreciation or Cash Flow - That is the Question
Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
Julius Johnson
Any cons to using 203k Loan?
Me and my wife ar gearing up to buy first rental property, looking to buy in July/August and based in Minneapolis, MN.Any cons to using the 203k Loan? Is there a typical time/length of project?Familiar with FHA loan b...
Chris Seveney
Puerto Rico Defaults
I have read in the past of individuals interested in investing in Puerto Rico due to its current affordability. I am curious as to the opinions of others on this topic. My personal opinion is I would not invest in Pue...
Account Closed
Engaging Apartment Brokers - Key Questions?
I've been doing a lot of reading and research on how to engage brokers that deal in small to medium apartment buildings. Up until this point, I haven't actually reached out to any though. I'm interested in an 18 unit ...
Ryan Verbist
23 Out of College with 100k?
Hello Bigger Pockets Forum,I am located in Los Angeles, CA and have just graduated college. I am liquid 100k cash. My best bud from childhood is in the same boat with 100k cash. Together we are looking to start our re...
Collin Hays
"I'm not making money on my vacation rental...now what?"
I get calls to this affect from various people around the country about once a week now. It is all a part of the downcycle of vacation rentals. I am strictly speaking from a macro perspective here - certainly there h...
Trey Manfield
Off-ramp for hemorrhaging negative cashflow
Greetings everyone,
13 months ago when planning to move to Monterey, CA I was swept up in a wave of enthusiasm to enter the real estate market after feeling like I missed out over the past 15 years, and I used my VA...