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I'm an out-of state investor living in NYC. I'm currently in the market for a multi-family property in Pittsburgh. I'm looking at a few different neighborhoods and would like some insight into the pros and cons of eac...
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Hi guys brand new to real estate investing. Gone through a couple of books so far including "real estate by the numbers" and working my way through "how to invest in real estate". Based in PHX, AZ. Busy work schedule ...
my san francisco home of ~30 years is about to close (under contract for ~$2M+) and i need to shelter about half for a 1031, since we rented the downstairs & the cottage. the SF home is ~95% paid off, so i'll have...
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Hello all. I'm a relative newbie and this is a question which I can't get a straight answer or even guidance from my real estate agent, friends, etc.
I've been looking to buy a duplex in the Kansas City or Lawrence ...
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It seems pretty clear to me that members of BiggerPockets will generally understand the obvious long-term advantages of Real Estate and even passive index fund investing over hoarding gold.The problem is that gold isn...
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So a couple of "non-investing" friends are telling me that I should wait to get started in my real estate investing for about 4 or 5 years, or until the banks are failing again...(sound's ominous...) If they are righ...
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Been thinking heavy about adding a few low income properties (Houses that I can buy for $10,000 or less and buy cash).If I decide to go this route I'll rent them to Section 8 tenants and make minimum repairs (paint an...
What are some safety tips when showing a property or in the work place against assault?
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BP Community,My girlfriend and I are about to close on an SFR property that has a guest house that we plan on renting on Air Bnb and other sites (short - to - medium-term rental). I am running into issues with homeown...
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This is my first rental property (townhome - 3 units) and I am drafting rental agreements. For those of you with experience, what would be your recommendation on structuring late fees? Should I do one flat fee? Or ch...