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Let's say I remove all my contingencies. My lender tells me we are ready to rock & roll.
Then something unexpected happens. I loose my job, my credit score dips, or my lender denies my loan for some other rea...
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As I am getting started in real estate investing, I want to make sure not to be trying to play "catch-up" starting on day one with keeping my books up-to-date. Quickbooks Pro is used in just about every industry; I am...
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Hello, I'm Stuart. I'm a newbie to investing in real estate and I'm looking forward to learning more!Currently, I'm out-of-state attending a deaf/hard-of-hearing college as a late-30s non-traditional student. (I'm ve...
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https://www.biggerpockets.com/...I just read this article from Dave Meyer saying he doesn't follow the the 1% rule when acquiring properties. I would like to talk to get some experienced investors thoughts. Paul
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Hi folks, first timer here! My wife and I have entered the market this year with our first purchase. We're located in Berkeley, CA, and own a parcel that has a 1000sqft house (2bed/1bath) in the front and a 2x800sqft ...
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Hi BP team,
I'm currently going through my first full renovation (duplex) and my costs continue to increase with unplanned expenses (architect drawings etc). My end goal for the property is to use it as a vacation...
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We are based in San Jose, California. Given the bay area prices, the rent to price ratio is terrible here. We are exploring investing in other states where houses can be purchased for $10,000 to $250,000 a piece.The g...
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My tenant called me last night and said that her daughter plugged in an iron in her room and that it somehow set off the circuit and there is no electricity in her room. She said that they unplugged everything in ...
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Newish member here. I'm 100% one of those read everything plan it out kind of people and not so much a reach out blindly. Im pretty certain my type A personality holds me back more often than not. I've been a BP membe...
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Hello BiggerPockets, Ive been looking to purchase my first investment property in Bentonville, AR. My wife and I travel here often mainly for mountain biking and have noticed the growth potential. I’ve been following ...