Wendy Usrey
Lender needed for investment projects in Tulum, Mexico
We own three properties in Tulum, Mexico and would like to expand our investments there, but are having a very hard time finding funding. My husband and I have temporary residency in Mexico, and our rentals are all o...
Allison Leung
Real Estate Investors: What does a day in your life look like?
Attention real estate investors: I'm curious -- what's a snapshot of your typical daily schedule (or are there no 'typical days')? Do you wake up at 5:00 a.m., run 5 miles with your dog, make waffles from scratch and ...
Brook Vosler
Why do REI dislike or avoid life insurance?
As a real estate investor and financial advisor I usually understand the mindset of other investors. Individuals in real estate are usually more willing to take on risk which is often rewarded. I understand REI’s usua...
Eric Carr
Bitcoin and Fear Discussion. Fact from Misinformation
I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind about Crypto, specifically Bitcoin, nor do I expect this post to be popular or liked by 95% of BP users
I really like the money podcast and I’m listening back and am starting to...
Sam T.
Tenant wants oven replaced, it's not broken
I'm a new landlord and not quite sure what to do in this situation, so any advice is greatly appreciated. My tenant asked me today if I would replace the oven (gas stovetop) because it has a lot of tiny grease stains ...
Michael Adamo
Inherited property in LA, seeking advice from experienced investors
Hello all,
As a single father, I am reaching out to the community for some advice on a property that my sister and I recently inherited in Los Angeles, in the 90036 zip code. The lot is 6500sqft, with a 3 bed 2 b...
Collin Hays
Lawsuit time! A reminder about risk management for your STR
This occurred on Sunday. Thankfully not at one of our properties, but one about three hundred yards away. A heavier gentleman was apparently walking up the stairs to his cabin, a step gave way and snapped, and his l...
Evan T. Ong
I'm really uncomfortable with how my future will turn out.
After reading Dan Sheek's book, First to a Million, I've learned so much about personal finance and I'm thinking about my future life decisions (I'm 15 as of this post). But my parents are disputing the options that I...
Joaquin Camarasa
What are your craziest tenant stories?
I house hacked by the room for 4 years. As a landlord I’ve had some situations I never thought I would experience.I would like to know the crazy stories of others. I definitely have improved a lot my screening process...
Diane G.
If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...