My experience:Bought: March 2021, $64,900Sold: April 2024, $48,500 - $5,000 (agent fees/closing fees/etc) = $43,500Rental income (rents - expenses): $5,600Average annual returns: 2.9% (approximate)Net loss at sale: $1...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/78413/small_1621415366-avatar-laughingoak.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am going nuts spinning in circles going nowhere so have made it my goal to just buy a turn key real estate investment in like Ohio or Illinois (but I am not region faithful) by the end of 2017. I have been doing som...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/337293/small_1695932942-avatar-investbx.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey Everyone,I live near Tracy, California (near the Bay Area) and I am looking to invest out of state for cash flow properties. I am not really sure what states/areas to look at. I'd like to invest a maximum of 100k....
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/411024/small_1621449858-avatar-michaelb167.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm just jumping on the vinyl plank bandwagon for my rentals. Up until know I always went the cheap carpet route. A few quick questions for you guys who already use this product in your rentals. What has been your exp...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2583466/small_1668003257-avatar-ryanm1629.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am looking to invest in my first rental property. For a first time investor, is it better to purchase a home out-of-state with more cash flow or a property in closer proximity with less cash flow? More specifically,...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/499400/small_1621479461-avatar-miked75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is anyone currently supporting themselves primary with cash flows from syndication as a passive investor (or contemplated doing it)? If so, how have your stress tested your returns to ensure sufficient cash flow duri...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/631138/small_1621494219-avatar-tonyg51.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello all!I'm on the cusp of making a move on my first rental property - I've been learning and researching for months, I now have enough knowledge and money to jump in and start doing, and I'm extremely excited!I wou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/984028/small_1621506822-avatar-wrsulliv.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
After speaking with several real estate professionals, and one in particular, I’ve collected a few controversial ideas and beliefs. I don’t have enough experience to determine whether or not these are accurate assess...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/442017/small_1694608092-avatar-brianm101.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am currently setting up my goals and would like to be realistic in my projected returns, because a couple of percentage points make such a huge difference.My goal is to use $60K of my own cash from income or to use ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/202431/small_1621432887-avatar-mguttman.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi
I just signed up to Biggerpockets and live in Simi Valley. Since I live in outside the LA area, investing locally is way out of reach. The idea of investing out of area is a bit scary, so turnkey looks ve...