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All Forum Posts by: Eric Gerakos

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Post: Should I sell my two unit investment house?

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

Where's your townhouse?

What a great post. My son is 12 and has grown up with an investor mindset that I didn't grow up with.

Post: COVID related rental conundrum

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

Exactly why I don't buy C or D properties. They look great on paper........

Post: Tenant not responding and not paying rent

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

Is there a bad smell coming from the unit?

Don't walk away. Run.

Post: Slow and Steady - 1 bed/1bath Condos in Hot Spot Cities

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

I only buy condos and have had great cash flow and appreciation. I only buy 2bd 2ba units as they tend to attract more long term tenants. I buy in Riverside, Ca. 

Post: A Punch to the Gut 👊

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

Just wanted to add that the thoughtful responses from the “usual suspects” Joe, Jay, Jim etc are what keeps me coming back to BP every day. There is much kindness and love here. I’m a respiratory therapist and I work with hospice patients so I’m often with patients when they die. It gives me a different perspective on life. Family and helping others is where it’s at.....

Post: You think your tenant is messy?

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

I like what they've done with the place. Very cozy.....   

Post: make your case: Stocks vs Rentals

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

When stock market is up, rent is due- pay me!!! When stock market is down, rent is due- pay me!!!  This.

Post: Suffering from Deal Paralysis for First Investment Property

Eric GerakosPosted
  • Investor
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Posts 688
  • Votes 951

Best of luck. I would advise against starting out trying to flip as it requires experience in a few areas. A buy and hold rental is a typical starting point.