Justin Lemaster
The $30,000 Nightmare
I work with a lot of out of state investors purchasing property in the Columbus, OH area. Many investors that I talk to have the notion they can purchase a 30-40k homes in a rougher area; put a little money in it and ...
Pranav Chunduru
What is the value of buying older houses to House Hack?
I heard that it is better "dollar-for-dollar" value to buy older houses when looking to House Hack. I don't get this. The phrase "dollar for dollar" is a little confusing, and I don't know why one would prefer an olde...
Sam Morris
Identifying Markets
What metrics do you consider when considering a buy and hold market? Are there specific statistics to indicate whether an area is undervalued and going to experience sustainable, long term growth? This could be identi...
Robin Morales
What data do I need ? How to do the math?
Hello Everyone! I am starting my real estate investment journey. I don’t have much knowledge or any property...yet. I currently have about 60k liquid, no debt, 800 credit and would like to buy in 2020. However, I don’...
Jason V.
Am I in the wrong market to begin investing in real estate?
Living in Los Angeles is daunting as a newb real estate investor. In reading the forums (and consuming YouTube and podcast content), it seems there are a number of investors (new and pro) who have relocated to markets...
Ross Stroud
My market is very low income. Very limited property’s. Help
My market is very low income. Lack of good paying jobs don’t allow for much home ownership and most rentals are so run down they practically need gutted, and most renters can only afford Section 8. Houses are uaually ...
Wes Reed
The 2% Rule in Today's Real Estate Market - Is It Still Relevant?
Hey BP, As we know, the 2% rule is a widely used guideline in real estate investing, which states that the monthly rent should equal 2% of the property's purchase price. This rule is often used as a quick way to evalu...
Mariela N-Tyler
Dearborn Heights Michigan Market conditions
Hi BP community,I would like to know if someone can tell meWhat are the current market conditions in Dearborn Heights right now. Is it a soft or hot market?Is it a seller's market or a buyer's market?And also where do...
Megan Greathouse
"St. Louis region falls out of the Top 20 metros in the U.S."
In case my fellow St. Louis investors haven't already seen this...http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/govt-and-politi...
Christopher Malone
Making an offer that is 70% lower than the asking price
I am searching for my first rental property to purchase. While searching on redfin, i spotted a rent ready 2 flat that has 3 beds, 1 bath in each, listed at $169,900. The problem is that it has been on the market for ...