All Forum Posts by: Mike Paolucci

Hello everyone! I’m really excited to join this community.

I'm from California. I've been interested in real estate for years and have invested as an LP in several projects, ranging from residential single-family homes to NNN properties and flipping.

While I haven’t owned any property yet, I’m hoping to take that step in the near future. However, I’ve been hesitant due to challenges like remote management, high interest rates, and low cash flow. I’d love to learn from all of you, connect with like-minded people, and eventually achieve financial freedom together!

Hi, BiggerPockets community!

I’m excited to join this platform and connect with like-minded individuals passionate about real estate and investing.

I'm relatively new to investing but eager to learn and grow. I've been exploring strategies like the BRRRR and am keen to hear about others' experiences.

I’m here to learn, share ideas, and contribute wherever possible. I look forward to connecting with fellow investors, learning from seasoned pros, and hopefully sharing my journey as I dive deeper into this space!

Feel free to share any tips or wisdom—I'd greatly appreciate it! Let’s grow together.

Looking forward to connecting.

I have spent the past 20 years working in health care and have only ever purchased properties for my own use, including a home and office. I am excited to start the journey of real estate investing with my sights set on long term single family and smaller multi family long term rental properties out of state. I plan to use BP tools for finding markets, deals and team members. Undoubtedly, I have much to learn, but I am no stranger to long hours of study and work. Any advice or assistance from this community is welcome and appreciated. Happy holidays to all and wishing you a prosperous year ahead. Mahalo for taking your time to read my intro.

Hello! I'm David and I have been researching real estate investment opportunities on my own for quite a while now. Finally able to actually start executing on some thoughts — and figured I need a network of folks that love real estate investing as much as I do. I am currently in Charlotte and am looking to make my first investment soon! Glad to be here. :) Would love to connect with any real estate professionals in the following areas, as I am considering these markets for LTR:

Oshkosh, WI
Madison, WI
Buffalo, NY
Syracuse, NY
Quantum Valley, NY
Cleveland, OH
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA

I am most excited about cash flowing properties in areas with exciting growth potential, renovation efforts, or new money coming in! I have lived in Wisconsin and upstate New York in the past and have a decent amount of knowledge of those areas — but obviously need help. I'd love to stay in touch with you!

Have an awesome Sunday!

Hello BP Team!

I recently went under contract for a 4/2 LTR/Section 8 house with current tenet in place in Jackson, MS. Inspection report came through today. First time out of state investor. Currently have a local LTR Condo in CA and Primary SFH in CA.

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How should I think about my counter offer/credits/repairs off of the inspection results?

I typed up the below and sent back to my realtor to start the conversation but wanted to get BPs thoughts as well. 

-Should I ask for credits to repair? 

-Should I reduce my price offering? 

-Or is this normal and I eat the repair costs? 

My message back to the realtor:

After reviewing the inspection report, here are my thoughts. I would like to have some of the results looked into further, repaired, or credits issued so that we can repair.

The below list is what I would like to be repaired or priced out to have credits issued.

Let me know what you think, thanks!

Further Evaluation (Professional based)

• Comment 2: Yard wet
• Comment 23/24/25/26/27: Electrical Work
• Comment 4/5/6/7/40: Glass repairs/sealed
• Comment 28/29/30: Hvac repairs
• Comment 49: Chimney inspected/cleaned

Repair (Handyman based)

• Comment 3: Vegetation removal
• Comment 12: Leaking hose bib
• Comment 13: Sewer cap replaced
• Comment 19: Door knob replaced
• Comment 22: Replace all batteries in smoke detectors
• Comment 38: Replace clamp in sink
• Comment 39: Replace dishwasher
• Comment 41/48: Dry wall prepare
• Comment 44/47: Door repair

Hey Everyone!  My name is Tyler Edmister. I've done a few fix and flips and have decided I want to focus on multifamily properties in Columbus.  I'm here to network and learn.  I joined a mentor group earlier this summer also to help accelerate the process.

A little about me...

I joined the Marines out of high school and served for one enlistment. I came back to Ohio and started working for a construction company, and have been there since. (2017) Currently I manage an asphalt plant for them in Columbus.

I haven't done a ton of real estate investing, but have a strong understanding of construction, and project management.  I'm looking to build a team to take down deals primarily in the Columbus area.

Leave a comment, lets connect!

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My name is Brandon Ortiz, and I’m a real estate agent here in the Bay Area. I’ve owned a home in Gilroy, CA, for 12 years, and it has built up a significant amount of equity. I’m now looking to invest that equity to create financial security for my family in the future.

For those experienced in real estate investing, what would you recommend as the best way to get started? Should I focus on rental properties, fix-and-flip projects, or explore other strategies? I’d love to hear your thoughts and insights.

Thank you in advance for your advice!

I am looking to buy my first investment property, and my goal is to continue building this portfolio every year until I can live off my rental income entirely. I have about $400K to deploy, but would prefer to buy several duplexes rather than 1 more expensive building. I live in CA but am open to investing anywhere that makes financial sense. Cash flow is important of course, but so is appreciation, so I want to ensure I have a balance of both. Is it wise to buy some units with high cash flow and low appreciation, and others with lower cash flow but high appreciation to diversify my portfolio?  

I was looking in Columbus OH but the market is so saturated and it's been difficult for me to find cash-flowing deals there. Any deal that I've found seems to have sold within the last 2 years, and its alarming as to why it's back on market again unless they have problems with the building and/or tenants. I'm open to all suggestions regarding different cities that meet my requirements and would love to chat with some realtors who have local experience working with investors. 

Looking to get into Real Estate. I've been reading a few books on Bigger Pockets. Looking at possibly picking up "Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" and " Wealth Without Cash". However, it seems my local area (San Jose / Bay Area) might not be the best as I know most of the win is in the buy. However, there is still so much I don't know. 

Wife won't let us house hack (we have a house, and a daughter). We have some REITs. 

Looking for guidance, networking and a path forward. Thanks!

Hello Guys!

As the post shows, I am "starting out" on my investing journey. I currently have my previous home for rent but the property was unfortunately trashed by the Tenant. Following the laws has been a "process" to call it nicely. I wanted to ask if anyone who was originally an investor from CA moved to other landlord friendly states like NV, AZ, TX and found their market and how that has been. 

Any feedback would be appreciated!!