Christopher Schmidt
First Move in Over 3 Years - 2 New Duplexes
It's been a while since I've been online, wow has the site changed. Before last month, I hadn't made any real estate 'moves' since December 2012, at which time I had 2 duplexes in Rochester NY (I'm an out of state in...
Burt Gourley
Borrowing against property.
Hello everyone, I am fairly new to real estate investing. I am a RN by profession and acquired my first house last March in the Taylor Ranch , Albuquerque NM .I acquired the home well under value and paid cash wi...
Asish Balu
Baltimore's declining population and cash flow.
I'm currently searching for my first investment property in Baltimore City. Since the area is declining in population, won't this eventually cause real estate prices to fall?If I invest for cash flow in class B neighb...
Roger Garner
How to find good general contractors
Hi everyone,I am a new member trying to remodel/rehab a house. What is the best way to find good general contractors (reasonably priced, delivers on time, committed to quality) ?What are red flags ?
Jason Huggins
Personal Finances
Good Evening Bigger Pockets, My wife, and I have twice saved the capitol it will take to purchase our first property. However, as soon as we manage to save it, an "emergency" would deplete our resources. This has ...
Virginia F.
Motivated to take action
Hello BP family!
Ever since I joined the BP a couple of years ago and read many inspiring stories, I FINALLY decided to take major action and quit a solid paying career as a surgical device sales rep to focus on RE...
Isaac Schlittenhart
Short Plat with Duplexes
Hey guys,Been a long time follower and lurker here at BiggerPockets and I am finally pulling the trigger on my first deal. In my area, Spokane WA, the market is very tight and difficult to get a property that pencils ...
Brent Neuenschwander
Diary of my first Apartment - 5 units!
Hi everyone, I just discovered this forum and after reading through a few posts I thought it would be helpful for me to keep a log of how everything is going with my first real estate investment: a 5 unit building tha...
Ryan Saulle
First Fix and Flip in my own company name
Hey BP community!.After helping a friend do a few fix and flips taking care of the rehab / renovation part of the project, I have purchased the first property in my own Company name.I will be posting the progress with...
Luke H.
leaky roof repairs/ where to find contractors
Rental property: Tenants found 'wet spots' on the ceiling in 3 different rooms. I've called out 2 different contracts so far. We have been in the attic and can clearly see the 2 areas where wood is rotten (probably 2-...