Alec Dressler
How to Determine Public Interest in a Potential Airbnb Property?
Hello Everyone! I am a young, new investor looking for some advice on a potential buy. For some context, I have been listening to Bigger Pockets for over a year now and have big ambitions to get into investing. My wif...
Kin Meng Sio
Newbie way to find out what out-of-state market to invest in
Hi all, just joined Bigger Pockets and I'm excited to connect with all of you! I'm working in the tech industry in Seattle and I'm trying to start doing out-of-state BRRRR, as Seattle is too expensive to start with.Th...
Austin R.
How to start a company that raises capital for investments.
I was wondering if I could get some advice on how I should go about starting a company that raises capital from investors to buy properties. My idea was to somehow raise the money for a complete purchase or a downpaym...
Account Closed
How does everyone calculate ARV???
Hi Everyone -I've been calculating ARV for quite some time and wanted to get the community's perspective on it. Specifically:If you don't find true comps (similar house with similar beds, bath, SF etc. etc.) do you st...
Sherri O'Neal
Too old to see rewards?
I’m 54 and husband is 57. We would like to start REI but worry we are too old. If we want properties to cash flow to help build some retirement and possibly find a retirement in 8 years ( meaning, quitting our 9-5 in ...
David Li
Real estate horror story, need some advice
Hello everyone. So last year I bought a 7 units apt for 1.06 million dollars. Everything looks great on paper. Bought it with 3% seller financing on a 8% cap. What could go wrong right? Only thing is I didn’t check wi...
Nadirah Dawson
Got my first wholesale deal! Now how to close it? Yikes!
Hello All,
So I found my first deal! Kept driving by this house that showed the signs and finally got the nerve to speak to the owner. He is an older man (so sweet) who just can't maintain the property anymore. Now h...
Ryan Lam
Graduating from college this June - looking to invest in real estate
I will be graduating from college in June with no debt. I have around 60k saved up and have a job lined up. I have a couple questions.Will I be able to get a mortgage?Should I invest locally or oos? (located in Seattl...
Kyle A. Isaacs
Why do Active Duty service members make a Class-A tenant?
As a former Active Duty Army Officer, I had the opportunity to invest in properties throughout the southeast since 2008. After reflection, there is one highlight that sticks out since that timeframe, my properties ha...
Nick Brubaker
Tenant threatening to take me to court over deposit. What to do?
TL;DR:
Decided it was fair to keep deposit of $770 for 5-year tenant for no cleaning, large scratches on floor and trim, hooks in walls, satellite dish installed on roof, and large stain on deck. He sent threatening...