Austin Irwin
What Makes a Property a Good Investment?
Hi everyone! I wanted to know what is important to you when buying investment properties. Is it Cash Flow, Appreciation, Neighborhood, Tax Deduction, Hedge Against Inflation? Also, do you prefer buying SF, Condo's, Mu...
Account Closed
Post-offer jitters - advice needed on condo value
I'm hoping that the good people of BP can help me come to my senses:Just made an offer for a 2 bed 1 bath condo in Canton, MI. Offered full asking price of 154K. When I looked at the comps I was shocked to see that th...
Peter Christensen
Garage door keeps breaking
This past November, I got a call from my tenant one morning that the garage door at the house he is renting came off the track and wasn't able to close all the way. I reached out to a couple local repairmen, and hire...
Adam Horvath
Tenant renting out unit on AirBNB?? - St. Louis
I own a duplex in Tower Grove. (St. Louis MO) Over the weekend we found out that my tenant had been renting out her extra room on AirBnB. In her lease it clearly states that this isn't allowed, and this morning we sen...
Edita D.
Why such high vacancy rates in Pittsburgh?
Hey guys! I am researching Pittsburgh's economy and housing situation to better understand where the region is headed.I found out that Pittsburgh has high vacancy rates. I wonder why that is... Is it the oversupply of...
Brandon Craig
Newbie looking for my first investment duplex in DFW
Hi Everyone, I am looking to find my first duplex in DFW that is hopefully a B class so that my mom and brother can move in. Breaking even on the deal is totally fine because I plan on using Brandon's stack method and...
Jonathan Beemer
investing in expensive markets
investing in markets like Denver or Colorado springs. im not talking new york or california but higher entry markets.what are your thoughts on what you should look for? strategies? is the cashflow still viable or the ...
Jay Hinrichs
3X income for for C D class rentals is it out of date?
with this incredible inflation and gas price hikes.. Anyone worried that 3X rent for your C and D class tenants that are basically pay check to pay check are going to be able to pay rentand still buy gas and grocerie...
Account Closed
I need help with an offer on a flip.
A little backround on myself: I browse bigger pockets a lot, this is my first post. I have flipped 3 homes, I lived in 2 of them to get around taxes. I am getting ready to buy a 3rd to live in for 2 years to avoid pay...
Dan Burstain
Latest Austin leasing and rental stats
Take a look at Austin leasing and rental statistics for the month of January 2017 below. Highlights include: 40% increase in total lease properties between January 2016 and 2017Demand for rentals is up 4%34% increase ...