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Hey everyone!My name is Sam Sjoberg and I am currently residing in the concrete jungle that is Manhattan, New York. Currently, I work for a large RE Developer in a portfolio management role. Grew up in Westchester, NY...
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Hey Guys and Gals,I have a question. I own a Duplex in a smaller town , and there are some wooded and vacant lots near by maybe one block over. I just discovered Habitat for humanity is starting to build on some of t...
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Good Afternoon Everyone,I am a fairly new member to BiggerPockets and REI with the intention of jumping into the Miami market in the near future. I am actively seeking 2-4 unit properties and wanted to hear some loca...
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Hello fellow investors, To introduce myself briefly I am an Australian who was recruited to the US 6 years ago on a Division 1 soccer scholarship. I have a passion for entrepreneurship/ business and investing. I curre...
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Hi BP, I'm thinking about relocating to Phoenix metro area from the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. Arizona cash flow seems minimal & competition seems flooded but I dont think I want my kids to grow up in the sh*tty...
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Hi all,I'm currently looking to start investing in the Detroit area from out of state -- small MFH or SFH for buy & hold rental. I'm looking in a few mile wide area around the city including suburbs and looking to...
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Hi community,I am looking to get a HELOC or home equity loan. I most often hear about HELOC's so I think that's the best option since it's revolving, however, potentially more risky without the fixed rate.When it come...
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Hi BP,I am new to the forum and excited to have stumbled upon the site. I am a new investor looking for my first deals. I am focusing on a buy and hold - cash-flow strategy starting out. My investing goals are tied di...
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Does anyone have a positive history of leasing to a prospective prospect that doesn't have a social security number? If so, what are safe guards to put in place?
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I am currently looking to rent my current house and buy a new primary residence. How much over the mortgage would make sense? Here are some quick numbers, rent in the area is around 1,800-1,900. Current mortgage is ...