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Hey Guys ...
Hope all is well! I don't post as often anymore, but I still lurk and read quite a bit. Anyways, received word this morning that my Duplex Rental House had a fire last night. Later learned this aftern...
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Hi everyone, what are your thoughts on incorporating comprehensive Energy Efficiency upgrades into residential real estate sales and also investment strategies? For example, upgrading all lightbulbs to LEDs, appliance...
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Today I closed what may be one of the craziest and most insane deals I or anyone I know has ever worked on. I've lived in Tampa for 5+ years now, and this deal started over 6 years ago while I was still in NY.
It al...
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BP Community, I have been a long time lurker on BP. I love the BP platform, it's an amazing community that has been built.I think I have listened to over 70 podcasts, and hear week after week where people have done 5...
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I want to start by going over the benefits of investing in real estate. Then I’m going to go over the common pitfalls real estate investors face. And finally, I’m going to demonstrate how leveraging cash value life ...
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Hi there BiggerPockets community,I currently reside in Los Angeles, CA. I'm interested in purchasing my 1st house out of state as a long term investment and would rent it out. My budget is $400,000 and can put 20% dow...
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Hi gang, hope everyone is keeping well/safe.
I have an opportunity to buy my first rental triplex in CA (even though I had been avoided owning here mainly because of tenant friendly regulations). This property is in...
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Hello, I have a specific question and haven't been able to find the answer.I have a very motivated seller who owes about $126,000 on his house, which is also what it's worth. He is willing to repair the property and ...
Although I wasn't really looking for a realtor, the property manager where we vacation recommended one to me to assist me in locating a vacation rental. She said she would pass on my name to him, and that he wasn't p...
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How do you discourage tag-along boyfriend occupants?I almost rented a place out to a young woman but it ultimately did not work out.However as it fell through I recognized that she had fully intended for a boyfriend t...