Seth M. Jones
Asset Allocation Discussion (Real Estate/Cash/Stocks & Bonds)
There are many schools of thought out there regarding asset allocation... There are hardcore Real Estate Investors that will only invest in Real Estate and hold cash reserves, and there is a substantial part of the FI...
Jack B.
Wont the new Trump/GOP tax plan reduce demand for housing?
In expensive markets like NJ, Seattle, expensive areas of CA, etc? I suspect the demand curve will shift unfavorably, at least for expensive properties. Cheap properties in the Seattle area around 350K and so may be c...
Account Closed
Cash Flow or Appreciation: What the numbers say
There are pages and pages of discussion and opinions on cash flow markets (midwest) vs. appreciation markets (coasts). What I haven't read so far is a simple analysis of the numbers. Since I actually own properties in...
Aaron Hunt
First Purchase - Closing Costs
Hey Guys,
Really appreciate any responses and guidance here.
This is my first investment purchase, property is in Livermore California, and we are in closing. As I type this, I am reviewing the disclosures from...
Tim G.
300k+ in equity in 3 years, low cash flow should I 1031 out of CA
In 2013 I had some good timing. Purchased a four unit apartment building, built in 1980 with major tenant and management issues. It cost me around $360k all in but I used an FHA203k loan so my out of pocket was around...
Paul C.
Longtime Landlords: All it's cracked up to be?
I've only been buying and renting SFRs for just under 2 years, but so far the experience has been pretty good. I've been able to acquire several properties with an average unlevered yield of 8%. That's based on t...
Stefan D.
First Multifamily (Long Distance BRRRR Gone Sideways)
Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Pittsburgh.
Purchase price: $91,200
Cash invested: $70,500
The nightmare scenario they warned me about on the BP forums!
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