Hi my name is Jacob Cochrum. I am new to this site. I am a registered nurse that works full time but also trying to get into the rental property business as well. I bought a new build house about 4 years ago for myse...
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Hi All - I have a ten person maximum vacation rental in Mexico. Groups range from smaller 4-5 person families to groups of up to 10. I charge everyone the same although clearly larger groups consume more water, gas, e...
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I am a new real estate investor, I have been reading every book, blog, you-tube video and forum post I can absorb. The question is in Rich Dad, Robert states that owning your home is not an investment, but rather a l...
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I was wondering if anyone has a referral on any portfolio lenders that offer in-house(portfolio) loans that offer cash-out refinances of at least 70% LTV, AND have no title seasoning period like the standard FHA 6 mo...
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Hello Folks. I am thinking of purchasing a Townhouse in West Springfield, VA (22152) and was wondering how rentable townhouses are? I would love to hear from people who have experience renting townhouses and can compa...
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Hello everybody!
My very first BiggerPockets question:
I know that the method that goes around here is to save anywhere between 5-10 percent for vacancy each month.
I was wondering, if I managed to save 6 months in ...
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Hi BP Community My buddy/partner and I are going into the world of REI together and have set our sites on Big Bear and a short-term vacation rental property. We plan to visit next week and are hoping to connect with...
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Hello everyone, I'm a rookie investor in the data consumption phase of my real estate career. I am about to start searching / marketing for my first off-market deal focusing on multi-family specifically. I want the ex...
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I'm analyzing a retail building that has a NNN tenant that represents 59% of rental revenue (7,500 out of 15,000 sq ft). This tenant has a 5 year lease with four 5 year options to extend the lease by another 5 years (...
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Hello,My wife and I co-own a duplex and are seeking a divorce. She would like us to each own one of the units rather than selling. Both of us are on the title, and it’s just me on the mortgage. She doesn’t have the in...