J Scott
U.S. Spying on U.S. Citizens
For people really concerned about socialism in this country, I think a huge issue should be the illegal spying by our government on our citizens:
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-wiretap11-2009jul...
Tony Thompson
Wainscoting in Bathroom Prone to Rotting?
Say I install wainscoting in a bathroom where it gets steamy during a hot shower. Is wainscoting prone to water damage over time?
Michael Q.
fair market value estimatation
Hi All,just got put onto this site by an investing colleague of mine - what a phenomenal resource.I am looking at a 4-plex, it'll be my second rental purchase, already have one established, albeit SFR.When I look at c...
Warren L.
Contract signed, appraisal done but now seller is trying to back out
Hi, I'm still a beginner in real estate investing but 2 months ago, I signed a contract to purchase a 6 family. We have gone through property inspection, appraisal... The seller has been trying to find excuses to back...
Tracey F.
Newbie from New Jersey! Hmm Which market should I target???
I live in Jersey City, NJ and work in NYC in the IT profession. My real estate experience is limited to purchasing my primary residence but have always tried to keep up with my local market. I am really impressed wit...
Tom Hardwick
$2500 to prove to my wife this works
My wife is not sold on real estate investing yet for a few reasons. She does not want to get invested and then something happen to me and she needs to be come landlord and she doesn't see the bigger picture. Tax deduc...
Darren Crawford
RE: HOW TO UNDERSTAND A REAL ESTATE MARKET YOU DON'T LIVE IN !!!
Hello Fellow Investors!!
I currently reside in San Diego ,CA I was raised and lived here most my life with that comes a good understanding of my real estate market and the area, but I have realized I can get a way be...
Eric Fernwood
Can you afford to buy in a location prone to natural disasters?
Natural disasters happen. Even though the odds are small, you cannot afford to have one happen to your property.
Why?
Your property isn’t the issue. Insurance will pay to have it rebuilt.
The problem is the commu...
Tylor K.
Impact of Redevelopment Next Door
Hi All,
I have some questions related to a situation I am facing and I am hoping BP members might have some insight and experience they can share.
The background is this: I owner occupy a 1950's duplex ...
Greg Tudor
Non-u.s. citizen tenant prone to damaging our home and unwilling to pay for damages , threatening to leave
My mother is currently renting out her house of the old and has moved into a separate house with a new mortgage. She cherishes the her house that she has lived in for the past 7 years now , however , the current tena...