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I am really curious about the Alabama market. In particular, why do renters rent for $800/month in Birmingham or Montgomery when they could get a mortgage for $200/month??Also, why is there no appreciation in those ma...
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Hello, What are the top U.S. SFR rental markets to buy?
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Been enjoying learning about lease options and plan to give the strategy a shot. I made a website and plan to use a property I'm just finishing rehabbing as the first listing. Will continue doing my main flipping bu...
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Hi,I wasn't able to find this topic in a previous thread, so I thought starting a new discussion might work. I was wondering what thoughts there are for defining a market. I am from a relatively rural area, so it seem...
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Hi BPI was wondering is it common practice to use a PO box and a "virtual" phone number (such as Grasshopper) for the privacy of my personal address and phone number. I don't mind paying for these services, just wond...
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Starting my search for $100k or less properties that adhere to 2% rule. Here's a list of areas where I speculate could meet this criteria:Indianapolis, Cincy, Cleveland, St Louis, Tulsa, Grand Rapids, Milwaukee, Pit...
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Here is an interesting article. It matches what some of us have been saying for a while.Article
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Thanks to all of you who have provided valuable information on mailing pre-foreclosure mailing lists and strategies. Does anyone know how to match this with phone numbers and email addresses?
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Hello Guys and Gals,Do you guys think it's worth it to put a lead in your database, when there not ones on the title of the house but there spouse owns the house free and clear
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Good morning all,
I am looking at a couple of properties in a market that is usually a place where people buy their second and third homes.
Historically speaking, how good in terms of profitability can a rental prop...