Anant B.
Making Money in Multi-family and Apartment (5+ units) Investment - Real or Myth
Hi I am relatively new to Real Estate Investing and have been mostly buying buy and hold properties for rental income for past 9 months or so in Chicagoland area - primarily in suburb areas. Have acquired a few SFR / ...
Joshua Dorkin
What's Your Strategy for a Passive Investor with $X to Invest
I've been thinking that it would be good to get a thread going where we explore some of the best ways for a passive investor to make some money in real estate. By passive, I'm talking about someone who doesn't want t...
Mitch Kronowit
Can my wife buy her own home?
We're looking to add property to our portfolio. I currently can no longer qualify for any conventional financing due to DTI requirements, however, my wife is NOT on the title or note of any of our holdings. Therefore,...
Rich Weese
Looking for Cheapest market is erroneous plan!!!!
I read a thread this morning on cheapest market. It made me wonder if that really mattered? Is it that important? Is it the most important thing in buying properties?
Each investor can answer that last question fo...
Suzanne Lee
In search of solo 401k provider
I am in search of a company that offers both custodian controlled and checkbook controlled solo 401k plans without alot of extra fees and provides good customer service. I would like to hear from actual customers with...
John Simerson
Rent doesnt make mortgage in california, should i sell or hold?
Hi, im in San Diego California I have 2 properties one property that rents for $280 less than my mortgage and the other that rents for $800 less than my mortgage. Both have a pmi i could wash away probably in a year. ...
Marky Suazo
A brief walk through of my second deal
Below is a brief walk through of my journey in purchasing my second single family rental in Memphis, TN. I made plenty of mistakes when I made my first purchase, some of which I talk about in a prior post that can be...
Scott L.
How 50% rule affectts $200 cash/unit/mo guide
Hi, I'm new to multi-family rental investing; trying to get my spreadsheets in good shape.
Can someone help me understand: If the 50% rule starts out estimating 50% of gross rent goes to expenses, and folks o...
Curt Smith
Do you have a "nitch", how might one create their own nitch?
I'm interested in tapping into the creative expertise here at BP. My Atlanta market is very crowded with investors with deep pockets, clamoring buyers working this market even from China and Australia as well as ...
Eric O'Brian
Importance of Answering Every Call vs. Letting It Go To Voicemail
Hello everyone,
I am in the process or revamping my yellow letter system, and was thinking of the importance of picking up the phone each time a prospect calls you.
I work a 9-5, sometimes more, ...