Shawn French
Using the 2% Rule in Omaha, Nebraska
We hear a lot about “The 2% Rule” (or, as The Book on Rental Property Investing calls it, “The 2% Test”). For our benefit, I would like to create a local forum discussion (THIS forum discussion) that documents our in...
Maura McGraw
Real Estate Negotiation Tips & Tricks
Negotiating the purchase of a real estate asset can seem complicated and overwhelming at times, so this week I interviewed my business partner, Aziz Shunnara, who is an excellent negotiator about some tips for negotia...
Dane Moreton
Thoughts on current interest rates
I'm looking to get into my first property as an investor; specifically, a SFH rental. I have $40K for a downpayment, but, as this is an investment property, I am looking at 7.125% APR with 25% down, or 7.5% with 15% d...
Kera Covani
Coin Laundry Business - Is it passive income?
I have recently sought interest in another possible income stream, the Coin Laudry business. I have found a couple in my area and am starting to analyze to determine if this would actually be a profitable and passive ...
Jorge Lopez
Cash flow market VS not cash flow market but appreciation
North Florida Pensacola Cash flow not appreciation vs Miami negative cash flow but appreciation ? I know both market very well hard to determined what is best !! What is your experience with this 2 markets ?
Thomas B.
Crazy Bidders at Tax Deed Auction!!!
I've just finished my 1st tax deed auction in more than a few years. The last one I attended was actually "on" the local Courthouse Steps with a few dozen spectators, maybe 5 actual bidders, and quite a few properties...
Ruzanna Queenan
Do real estate investors need a financial plan?
Hey successful investors - If you have a robust property portfolio do you still need a financial plan? Or as long as you have cash coming in you're all set?What are your reasons for having or not having a plan? Apart ...
Greg Heden
Buying Decision - 4 plex
When analyzing a deal, should one factor in future appreciation, annual mortgage reduction, and tax savings from depreciation (offsetting other passive investment income) when calculating ROI? I am looking at a prop...
Sam Ganden
What should we do? Opportunity for 1st rental invesment.
Hi!My fiancee and I are new to real estate investing but want to get started. For broad picture to weigh decision... We're 30, make a combined $241K/year, have a combined net worth of about 400K (222K in retirement fu...
Nathan Birkedal
Getting Started! Is Raleigh right for me?
Hello everyone! I was hoping I could run through my situation, and see if I could get some advice from the community.I am turning 25 in October, and my lease ends in June. I work near Glenwood South (downtown). I have...