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Contrary to popular belief, values of real estate do not always go up. What makes it more difficult today more than ever is the economy is global. For example how many of you know that what the Japanese are doing with...
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I'm curious to hear what others in the group have to say about creative financing options in today's market with higher interest rates. This is geared towards commercial properties. I've been talking to brokers and ag...
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I have a tenant who has been steadily putting in requests for maintenance for issues that don't affect the overall condition of the home. Some examples are a slow drip from a shower, a closet door that lost some trim,...
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People are always drawn to the lower nightly rate when looking at the map view. What I have found to be helpful is to artificially lower your nightly rate that shows up on the map view.I had a Wednesday free and I ha...
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3-2 with 1432sqft located in west palm beach. fl
price is 50k
house needs VERY little work the inside is all new and just needs some appliances and cleaning. Outside needs very little as well I might not even need t...
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Good morning BP,
I am interested in buying a 4-unit building in the suburbs of Milwaukee, WI. It is currently FSBO for $210,000.
1st - I think the owner priced the property at least $20,000 over market value. I am e...
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I just got off the phone with a real estate company in the area where I am buying my duplex for $33,000. She told me that she was also an investor, and asked me if I just came from a seminar! She bragged about how she...
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Hi BP,
I just signed a contract to buy 1.7ac on a main "artery" (I wouldn't consider it quite a highway) road.
It is four acres away from a gas station and McDonald's and a shopping center on the same road. But s...
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Background:I have a childhood neighbor who is ready to sell their family home. I think he has some alcohol/drug problems and needs to sell right away (there’s been multiple family deaths due to old age/illnesses in th...
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So I Just listed to Postcast #272 and I learned the 1% Rule of thumb "If a property rents for 1% or close to what you pay for it more than likely has positive cash flow" Your thoughts ?