Michael Anderson
Need help determining my best financing option
All,I am diving in the pool of real estate investing. I believe I have several options and would like advice on picking the best one. To help with the decision here is a little about my current situation. My wife and ...
Angel Wu
Are there CoC 8%+ markets (without needing rehab)?
Anyone know of any markets with CoC of at least 8% without having to rehab? Is that even possible with today's interest rates? I'm new to this so need your input. I identified a hot market (Columbus OH) and analyzed m...
Patrick Kaiser
How do I convince flippers to list their homes reasonably?
Background: I am a real estate agent who runs a flat rate listing company, meaning I make the same amount no matter how much houses sell for. For that reason I don't mind necessarily care if houses sit on market forev...
Sarah Vance
Rent out for a negative cash flow vs sell house at a loss?
Hey wise people, I found myself in a bit of a predicament, and I am hoping you all can give me some insight. I bought a house and closed on July 2018. Below are the details: Purchase price: 205K, 3% down, 5% interest ...
William Coet
Why Does the Big-Money Invest In Landlord Unfriendly Cities?
Hello,
Despite all of the warnings to only invest in landlord friendly states, there are massive investments made in cities like New York San Fran. etc. that are considered landlord unfriendly.
Why is this? One ...
Will Barnard
Cash Flow vs. Appreciation
Many have argued/claimed here on BP that cash flow on residential properties is of vital importance and investors can not put food on the table with appreciation. I disagree. Once you have built a business with many r...
Lee G.
Factoring in Property Management is Overrated
Is factoring in property management into your investment spreadsheet overrated?Cons of property management: I always care about my property more than property manager, lower ROI, and the probability you lose touch wit...
Michael L.
Why I'm getting out of B&H, even though my returns are very good
Sorry in advance for a long post; I want to write a detailed post on how I got started in RE investing a few years ago, the lessons I learned along the way, and why I'm thinking about stopping now. I want to be as spe...
Jon Q.
Middle Class: Chips Are Stacked Against You
If you are middle class in America and you depend on W2 income for a living, the chips are stacked against you.1. Why are Americans who work for a living taxed more than investors who live off of their investments?2. ...
Jay C.
Are Realtors days numbered?
I saw an interesting interview on CNBC today of Colony Capital CEO Tom Barrack whose firm has $34 billion under management. He spoke about the many changes in housing but touched on a real interesting point. He compar...