Ruka Ishihara
Hello from Saudi Arabia
Hello Community! My name is Ruka, but I go by Luke. I work in Saudi Arabia at the world's largest oil company. I am interested in buying real eatate in Chicago, a city I went to grad school in and where I got my firs...
Don Konipol
Why I Believe Many Investors Have the Wrong Goals
It’s my opinion that many investors have the wrong mindset when it comes to real estate investing. This is evident when they express their goal as “ I want to own enough real estate to provide me a $10,000 per month ...
Christina J Allen
ARV for a Multifamily Deal
Hello Bigger Pockets! I am a newbie with an interest in Multifamily properties. I am currently learning to use the BP calculators to evaluate whether or not a property is a good deal! I am having trouble with estimati...
Steve H.
Newbie from West Chester PA (Philly suburb)
Hi All,I'm completely new to real estate investing and trying to figure out how to get started in the Philly region. I am interested in buy and hold, preferably with houses near where I live in West Chester. I am an I...
Carlos Quiros
Multifamily Real Estate Questions
Hello All-My wife and I have rentals in Ohio but she is from Louisiana and the area tugs at her heart so we are looking for multifamily in the area. We do have a family friend born and raised in NOLA that can be our b...
Greg Cobb
Beginner near Seattle WA
Greetings to all, my name is Greg and I am very interested in finding my way in real estate investing. Ive read "some" books and the various articles on the BP but I'm still a little confused as to where I should star...
Jered Sturm
What measurables do you track?
Our company focuses is to buy and hold apartment complexes. We currently track a few KPIs (key performance indicators) to keep a pulse on how the portfolio is doing. However as we prepare to grow and begin syndicating...
Emilie Totten
Newbie from Chitown!
Hello, from the Chi!
My name is Emilie and I am brand new to the real estate industry. I am a marketing guru that recently started working for Midland IRA, an awesome Chicago-based Self-Directed IRA company. ...
Tilmon Smith
Can I use a regular 401k to purchase real estate?
Hello Everyone,I recently joined the site and saw a lot of great discussion regarding cashing out a 401k plan versus a self directed IRA and a solo 401k plan to purchase properties. I prefer the solo 401k because of ...
Andy Kogut
Dallas vs Houston
Anyone here with experience rehabbing in both Dallas and Houston? Are the margins about the same or do they differ? Which do you prefer?