Freddy T.
Should I raise rent drastically or raise it in small quantities over time?
Hello all,So I have a Duplex property in a rough part of town. Originally I rented out my top unit in 2020 (3 bedrooms and 1 Bath) for $775.00. I didn't go too high because the area isn't all that great so I thought i...
Erica Vargas
negative monthly expenses and negative cash on cash
I'm in the process of running the numbers on property that I'm interested in AZ. I do have an agent. However I'm running into a road block with the numbers. I don't have the 20% down so, my plan is to do owner occupy ...
Justin Brown
Real estate investing
Hey everyone my name is Justin. I have a goal of making 10k in passive income per month by the time I am 30 and I want to do achieve that goal through real estate investing. I am particularly interested in this strate...
Jaideep Reddy
Newbie real estate investor
Hi everyone,I'm new to bigger pockets. I've been listening to the podcast for a few months now which has prompted me into taking action and getting started on becoming an active real estate investor. I live in San Die...
Clemens Georg
New investor looking for guidance to buy first property.
Hello All,I'm excited to be here! I'm currently a Consulting Engineer for a IT company. However, I have been extremely interested in real estate investing over the past month or so. My goal is to create passive income...
Jason Schmidt
What is considered Financial Independence?
I was thinking - is financial independence acheived when you have enough property to produce rent that will cover all of your monthly expenses, and then have some to put aside in case something happens. Is this right...
Zachary Olley
Direct to owner mailers
Hi, I am starting out by sending mailers direct to owners for multifamily properties of 6-50 units. If anyone has a template I could use as an example to send out id appreciate it or even some tips on what it should s...
Simon Stahl
Strategies to find fix and flip deals in a hot market
Hi fellow investorsI am trying to get started flipping in probably one of the hottest markets in the country. I am living in Oakland, CA and try to buy in the triangle Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton. I am looking for a...
Account Closed
1st reforming note go for about 40% of the unpaid principal
I have an opportunity to buy a re-performing first note at a 40% discount to principal The note has only 2 payments under a recent loan modification The interest rate is 5% and the principal is about 10% above apprais...
Shawn Connors
My First Business Plan
Hey BP,I have completely the first draft of my business plan. I know over time it will grow and expand, but for now this is it, tell me what you think!!!Business Plan for SKB Real Estate Solutions, LLC(Created on 7-2...