Andrew Taylor
Finished Flip, No Traffic - Now What?
My wife and I just finished our first flip. We put the house on the market about a month ago and have had almost zero traffic (two showings). Empirically, I know this means it's overpriced, despite an initial listing ...
Edward Heavrin
Paying off a rental aggressively. Pros & Cons?
I've got 5 units (Duplex & Triplex) that I've owned for 4-5 years now. currently cash flowing $1500 total.
Since I'm really busy with my job, I've been strongly considering paying off each one aggressively, whic...
Frankie Woods
Experiences of a "Relatively" New R.E. Investor (military member)
Hi all, I figured I start a forum post detailing my experiences as a new-ish real estate investor. I've written a couple of blog posts, but it may be better to use the forums as well to generate some active discussi...
Caleb Haynes
I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making
I keep getting outbid on home offers I’m making on single family homes. HOW MUCH OVER ASKING PRICE DO I NEED TO OFFER?I’m looking in the Tyler, Texas area, doing a conventional loan.I offered day of, full asking price...
Dawn Oree
Any Thoughts On Joining Renatus?
I’ve recently been introduced to Renatus. I wanted to know if anyone here has used their education and mentorship to become successful in real estate. It’s a $20,000 commitment. I’d like to hear your feedback on th...
Llewelyn A.
What happens to House Prices if Mortgage Interest deduction ends?
Unfortunately, it seems that this Government wants to take away any kind of Debt Financing of either Business or Home.It's pretty much in the Republican Tax Reform policy that they are pushing ahead. What's even more ...
Pablo Pozo
Would you own rental properties free and clear (No mortgage)
Hello biggerpocket members,Me and my wife are still relatively inexperienced in the world of Real Estate investing. I considered my self a conservative guy and my strategy is to buy and hold. I have one rental (renta...
Andrew Syrios
The 2% Rule is a Bad Rule: Discuss
I am not a fan of the 2% rule, although I will say I think rent/cost is my favorite calculation. We usually determine what type of rent/cost we can accept in any given area and go from there. According to Gary Keller,...
Clint Harris
I'm selling my long term rentals and buying beach property
Long post, but I really wish someone had told me this when I was struggling to buy single family homes.Hey y'all, wanted to share what I’ve learned in the past year. I took a promotion with my medical sales job, and ...
Scott Graham
What is your COLLEGE DEGREE IN!?
Hi BP! My name is Scott and I am just starting out my real estate investing venture this year. I find it to be imperative for all investors to look back on their past and understand how their formal educations have he...