I've been reading through the deal analysis board and feel like I've come half way decent at deciding if a property makes sense. What I can't figure out is why so many properties in my market aren't selling. One thi...

Hello Fellow BP Members,I am currently new to the Real Estate game & trying to absorb and learn more about REI. I live in the Sacramento region. When evaluating properties around my region & California as a wh...

Having been a SoCal multi units investor in the valley for sometime, I have seen both the highs and the lows associated with the market. And right now, I feel a bubble rapidly developing, as almost everything from, si...

Hello! Thought I would take some time and start a deal diary on my Third Flip. Flip #1 was a success at 19k profit, flip #2 broke even (depressed about that but I'll get around to writing about it someday), and here w...

Starting out in the San Antonio market and having difficulty finding SFHs that cash flow well. Is this a function of the current market? Should I look elsewhere? Or are most investors still investing here despite poor...

I haven't found much information online about rental properties that didn't cash flow and still are successes. I'm reaching out for your opinion because most of the "non cash flow" opinions by other investors are that...

Hi BP,I have question regarding cashflow and if all investors REALLY require it from Day 1. Here's the background:I'm taking a course at UCLA taught by Jon Swire, the author of There's No Free Lunch in Real Estate, an...

Hi Everyone,I have been reading the book on Rental Property investing by Brandon Turner and it is helping me a lot. Brandon always mentions that appreciation is like gambling and a speculation. We should not buy any p...

Hi Everyone,
With the current dynamics in the South Florida real estate market, I'm curious to hear your thoughts and strategies regarding condo investments.
On one hand, we are seeing rising monthly dues, special ...

Hello BP,

Yesterday 1/12/12, I got a 6plex under contract in southern California. Four 2bd+1 and Two 1+1. Owner is financing with me putting 30% down. Building is currently fully occupied. What documentation should I...