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Very new to BP but I'm very happy to have found it. Obviously whatever I decide, or am able to do, is my choice but I wanted to hear what other people would do in my present situation. Background on me. I'm 32, marrie...
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I'm interested in buying a vacation rental in the Miami area. Can anybody recommend a vacation rental management company who could talk to me about the market for vacation rentals, areas to buy in, reasonable expecta...
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We are looking to get started in small multifamily buildings, ie duplex, triplex, quad. We live in the NW suburbs of Chicago and it seems like the most affordable ones are in the Elgin area, Aurora or in the city. Elg...
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Hi all!I'm Elaina and new to bigger pockets and new to real estate investing. Just bought my first property to use as a short term rental and looking for more SFH, duplexes and condos to host, or fix/flip and host. I'...
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Hey all, is it possible to use the house hacking strategy when buying a single family house with a significant other?
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I forgot to make a post after closing on our first single family investment back in March, which is rented, so I’ll make sure to make a post for our second property! Today we closed on our first duplex. We sold the co...
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Hi BP folks, I was looking for some insight.I am about to put an offer on Unit B of a duplex that during our showing there was standing water on the side of the unit. The unit sits on a slab. The other unit did not h...
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Hi, i have a friend that just sold their home looking for a nice duplex or condo to rent on the West Side. They are in the process of building a home so need a month to month rental but haven't even started the home y...
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I’ll start. I’m 38 and I own 0 properties. I am reading all I can on REI with the goal to buy my first property within the next year. I’d love to be inspired by some of you and your journey. I’d like to know your ...
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Long story short. I am inmigrant, my family and I got here (Atanta) aboit 4 years ago. My father got laid off in May and due to his age and high level of expertise its really hard to find a corporate job. My mom cant ...