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Hey everybody, I've been lurking around here from some time now trying to read and learn as much as possible. I am pursuing real estate investing and hope to end up doing mostly commercial properties. I've done a litt...
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Hello everyone!My name is Michael Baes and I am a Personal Trainer by trade and real estate investor by choice. My career path has afforded me many amazing opportunities and insights. I have been lucky enough to lea...
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Doing your own general construction for a rehab project can have several advantages but can be very costly attempting without having knowledge and experience.
1. Cost Savings:By acting as your own general contractor...
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Hello everyone, I’m new to bigger pockets but I’m excited to learn from all of you!
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First and foremost thank you for taking the time to read my post. I'm a new real estate investor seeking mentorship to guide me step by step on the process of: 1) Running the numbers 2) Financial Loans3) Making offers...
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I'm putting together a table of common real estate rehab/update costs. I'm getting some valuable, relevant numbers because my mom is in the process of updating the big ticket items in her 25+ year old home nearby. I g...
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Hello Good People,
New member looking for community insight! I am about to close on a large two family property in New Britain CT, and would like to renovate the 2 x 4 bed units to 3 or 4 smaller units.Â
I have spen...
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Hello BP Fam, so I would like some insight on what resources you use when you purchase real estate outside of your state. Do you hire a real estate agent and allow them to find you the right deal or is there another r...
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I am looking to get out of law enforcement and back into the housing market. Â I used to work in the mortgage field for 10 years and at one time held a Real Estate License. Â I'm taking it slow this time around and will...
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Hi everyone!So thrilled to have joined Bigger Pockets! I'm looking forward to meeting as many members as possible and continuing to learn. I'm absolutely loving the podcast, I'm currently binge listening to catch up o...