Alex F.
Buy and Hold in Portland
Hello,I just found out I'm moving to Portland in the September/October time-frame and I'm hoping to get some advice. I've always wanted to get into real estate but have been living (mostly) in Japan for the last 9 ye...
Brandon Lubich
Lease is up and the renters won't leave...help please?
Hey everyone, I've got a situation where the renters have been great as far as paying on time, but their lease is up and they won't move. We told them over a month ago that we are going to put the house on the market....
Zachary Steidl
Moving to North Carolina
Greetings! I am transitioning out of the military and will be moving to North Carolina with my girlfriend in May. I’m really excited but we are having a difficult time narrowing down our focus on a specific area..Is t...
Donna Paget
Emptying the septic tank
Hey Big Pocketers!I need some advice on what to do with a problem with my tenant and the septic tank. When this renter moved in last year, I had the septic tank emptied. I usually only do this every 3 years or so. She...
Zach Wright
House hacking for a first time home buyer
I'm 22 years old and graduated from college in May, 2019 - now looking forward to buying my first property within the next 6 mos.I have narrowed my criteria (location, property type: duplex, and budget). I am now sear...
Josh Caldwell
Other than rent, what income streams do you get from your tenants
I make money from my tenants as many ways as possible. I have coin op laundry in the unitsI make money on credit repair for tenants.I make money on the utility bill for my tenants. This one is my favorite. I have som...
Nick Louie
Househacking in the mean streets of Fordham, Bronx worth it?
Hi BPs Community,I'm looking to house hack with FHA 3.5% in NYC. Obviously, with PMI, house hacking with 3.5% in Brooklyn or Queens most likely means I won't cash flow until I pay off 20% of the mortgage + move out in...
Remon Rasho
Newbie - house hacking + long term strategy help
Hello All,
I've been on this forum (on and off) for years and never quite made anything work in Real Estate as I didn't have the income or credit to invest. I sold my property a couple of years ago and moved from IL....
Mary D.
What Demographics/Market to look at when buying?
HiWhat am I looking for to justify buying in an area and where is the best place to find this info?As Im looking at new territory, for me anyway. Multi-families. And most of what Im looking at are out of my familiar a...
Farzan Setayesh
Renting to Travel nurses
Do you have experience in renting furnished units/Room to travel nurses? How do you charge them? What kind of location makes the most sense? Close to hospital, or fun area so they can have leisure after work. How much...