Julie Chai
Bad idea to put all your money in and hope for appreciation?
I own two properties, one is my primary and the other is a rental. Currently, my sister is my tenant and underpaying the market value but it was in good conscious to help a family member during the covid pandemic and...
David Friedman
Chicago, Illinois - Ratings of cities/neighborhoods
Hello BP members,
I am currently residing and native to California, but I would like to invest in Chicago.
First of all, I would like to know what it would take to invest in Chicago? I'm looking for lon...
Corey B.
Anyone used Anthony Loan Firm (Anthony Kearnan) for hard money
Just seeing if there is anyone that has had success with this hard money lender. He is a featured hard money lender on the site. But didn't see any reviews. Thanks so much!
Courtney Nguyen
How often do you pressure wash exterior/parking lot of your commercial property?
Hi BP community,I manage a multi-tenant retail strip (9 units). The property is fairly new (4 years old). I am seeing some black spots in sidewalks, curbs, some dirt built up in parking lot so I am thinking it's tim...
Nate R.
Refinancing but not sure now
I started a refinance application on my residence and I'm kind of having some second thoughts about it. It appraised at $370k, with about $189 left on the first mortgage balance. I also have a HELOC with a limit of $6...
Michael Jones
NJ Real Estate Market Trend
I am currently in San Antonio and have been for the last 4 years (Seller's Market - Hot). The deals are here but with lower margins and a lot of competition. The 70% rule does not work here in San Antonio - does it wo...
Naeem Khan
Markets with great cash flow
Hi All,
New to BiggerPockets and hope to to learn a lot from the community. I am currently in the bay area with a couple LTR here but am looking to venture out of state where there are better cap rates, appreciation...
Michael Baradell
First Deal Under Contract!! Aluminum wiring found!! Help?!?
Hey BP world!! I am happy to say I am officially under contract on my first property!! The property was a succession sale that I got at a great deal. The property was inspected today and the inspector discovered th...
Account Closed
What are your buy and hold criteria?
I would like to know what criteria you currently use for your buy and hold properties.
My current buy and hold criteria are:
sfr built after 1990
1300-2000 sq. ft.
3 bed 2 bath
Central air/ heat pump
City water and ...
Johnathan Kwon
Your thoughts on my first investment
Hi Everyone, This is my first post, I'm new here, and just wanted your input on my investment. Bought a waterfront property for 330K in 11/2020 with a complete reno job. It is 2600 sqft on an acre lot outside of Charl...