Steve Sun
Best city/area to in buy and hold for cash flow in the U.S.
Hi there,Asking such a big question: I'm trying to get my first deal done, and still trying to narrow down which city/area I should be looking at.I'm a first time investor, I live in San Jose, CA, but I'm inclined to ...
Mike McKinzie
Dear Property Management Companies....
and Property Managers in general,Just about no one on Bigger Pockets is as big a defender of Property Managers as I am. While some folks are great DYI people and can manage their own properties well, I am a firm beli...
Account Closed
When a housing bubble bursts, do rent prices decrease accordingly?
I want to make sure when I'm buying rental properties, that they can remain profitable in any market. I ignore the possibility of the value of the property increasing, I only am going to make decisions based on payin...
Chris Seveney
In Over Their Heads?
Background: Last week Arbor Realty Trust foreclosed on four apartment buildings in Houston. The Unpaid balance was $229M and the sale went for approx. $197M (15% discount). The borrower had short term bridge debt on e...
Josh Magnus
This economy feels like 2007. Am I wrong?
Hello BP community,
Is it me or do the sky high valuations on homes seem similar to the run-up during 2006-2007? It seems like the market is due for a valuation correction, maybe relatively substantial (10-20%)? Eco...
Edward Damhuis
Cap rate... I don't understand you.
I know what the definition of a cap rate is but for some reason it's not sinking in. Can someone please elaborate just a tad for me?
Mahmoud Tellou
How real are HGTV programs?
Hello bigger pocketers!
I know, I know, don’t believe anything you see on TV is what they say.
But I was curious to know from people who are in the flipping business already how much of what is shown on HGTV is re...
Joe Homs
AI for lead generation...
I have been inundated by companies offering the next best solution for lead generation. AI sounds great, but I don't see a track record of success and every time I google the company the reviews are not great. I wan...
Ross Bernard
Has cashflow dried up in Durham, NC?
Back in 2015 I bought my first rental in Durham, NC. After looking for a month, this seemed like the best deal.Specs:4/2 built in 2006 1200sqftPP: $94500Had a tenant in place renting for $1050.I recently had the prope...
Kyle Agius
Need reassurance of an investment duplex under contract in Casper
Hello,This is my first time posting on here and my first home purchase. I am looking for professional insight on the duplex I currently have under contract Casper, Wyoming, just west of Washington Park. This is a town...