Taylor Hughs
Scaling: Why should I buy single families first then multifamilies later?
Hello Bigger Pockets community. My name is Taylor, I'm 18 and want to become a real estate investor in the next couple years. As of right now, I have read 3 books and have listened to countless hours of podcasts tryin...
Andre Jernigan
When and How Did You Start Your Business? - Career Advice
The other day after work I got to my car and started checking my phone to respond to emails, check BiggerPockets and LinkedIn. After a while I realized that I had been sitting in my car responding to those in the real...
Aaron Phillips
I can't leave Square 1 ! Minimal Capital & Low Credit
Hey BP,It's me again and there is so many questions I have that I know I could probably find here on the BP forums, but I find myself in the same rut. Money & Credit. I myself come from a very poverty stricken are...
Winston Parks
Developing 8 unit apt bldg in Middle TN - Here are my numbers...
Fellow BPers,I am in commercial RE development of smaller stand alone buildings that at this point are fairly cookie cutter. I have an interest in Multifamily investing; however, to this date I own ZERO investment pro...
Dustin Ruff
What Role Do Investors Play In Affordable Housing
As housing investors, what role do you play in creating affordable housing? What strategies have you used to avoid raising rents or contributing to gentrification?
Lee Marshall
walking away.. what are the real risks??
I've got a beautiful home in the san francisco east bay area which is of the hardest hit right now in declining property values. anyway, i bought this house with a friend 3 years ago and our intention was to stay for ...
Timothy W.
Your House - Investment or Doodad?
I'm curious to see folk's philosophy on this. I consider my personal residence to be a doodad I live in. Yes, I bought it at about 20-30% fmv but regardless, it is a piece of real estate that garners no cashflow for...
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Newbie in Texas - renters skipped as well as other matters
Hi, This is my first visit to this site and I would like to ask a few questions to the pros.
I have an investment house in one of the historic districts of Ft Worth. I was forced to rent it rather than sell so this i...
John Cobb
Why do banks not like holding REOs
I have just read an article by Joshua about REOs and in it his last point is
'Note that lenders and banks do not like holding REOs on the books, and try to get rid of these as quickly as possible.'
Why is this and w...
Maheswar G.
Tenant wants to install solar panels. Should I let them?
Hi, My tenant called me to ask permission to install solar panels along with a power wall installed on the property. They are very good tenants, no issues in any matter for the last 2 years. They have replaced all the...