Jermaine Chad Ingram
Chicken or egg? What do I need first?
Hello everyone I have a process question. I’m currently partnering with a contractor and I am awaiting an estimate on the house that we’ve drawn out. Should I have an architect draw full MEP plans of the house before ...
Aaron Bostelle
Is buying in this city suicide? And other life choices.
The city in question is Reading Pennsylvania. I'm looking to buy my first owner occupant rental property. My experience is essentially nil so let me get you in on my thought process so you can critique it:In no partic...
Chris Collins
Ameraco
Anyone ever started this? I receive e-mails on a regular basis. Basically they teach you how to find homes going under foreclosure, and when you find it andsubmit it to them I think they'll contact you within 1-2 days...
Alfred Bell
Why are people buying homes now?
I'm aware that people are buying homes now. I know an agent in SoCal who has sold 57 homes in 2008 and already has sold 10 in 2009. She tells me that these people are buying retirement homes. Most of them will rent, l...
Omar Khan
Simple Lessons From Closing on a 138-Unit Apartment Community
Last month, my company (Boardwalk Wealth) closed on a 138-unit apartment community in Jacksonville, FL. After closing on this deal, I like to reflect and extract lessons that I’ve learnt along the way. The overarching...
Mindy Jensen
Famous Four! How Would YOU Answer?
At the end of every BiggerPockets Podcast Episode, we ask the same four questions (really five, because Brandon can't count.) How would YOU answer them? (Skipping 5 because self promotion is not allowed in the forums....
Tiarnan Gormley
Nearly 18 and need advice on REI while i'm away overseas!!!! HELP!!
I'm about to be 18 in a couple of months, and I've been reading all about rental property investing for the last year. I particularly want to get started with the househacking strategy using an FHA loan to get a multi...
Kamran Javadi
Looking for advice on EXPERIENCE
Hi Everyone! Long time lurker, first time posting.I’m 29 and my wife and I have a household income of around 200k. Our plan is to pay off our student loans then save up for an investment property. Currently the plan i...
Robert Mitchener
Cleveland Ohio, A New Person
My name is Robert Mitchener, and I've been looking into real estate for a few months off and on, and in too many places to be honest. I've contacted multiple traditional lenders for information, and requested funding ...
Amie D.
Flooring for uneven kitchen floor
Hi all, I have a mid-range rental that currently has 12x12 ceramic tiles in the kitchen, which is about 12x14 in size. The problem is the house is about 100 years old, and the floor underneath the tile has several pro...