Robert DuBois
In escrow on my first purchase – seeking council
Hi everyone,
I'm in contract to buy an 80-year-old $790k home in Santa Cruz, CA (listing was $90k over this). Property has an un-permitted ADU. I plan to rent both units. This would be my first property. I'm looking...
Brian Wilson
Finally Ready To Actually Do Something
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays BP!
I've been putting off this post simply because I wasn't entirely sure how I wanted to structure it. I've been a wannabe real estate investor for the last 3 years. You're probabl...
Cam Jimmy
What qualifies as being out of the "rat race"? Your opinions.
What qualifies as being out of the "rat race"? No consumer debt?Financial freedom?In your opinion, tell me what being out of the "rat race" means to you. I'm just curious :)
Mark Pijanowski
Investment Property in Germany (Military)
I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first unit. I'm stationed in Germany and from my limited experience I feel that I'm getting a hell of a deal. I'd like to connect with people that own units around milit...
Ryan Stahr
Rental with a Pool in the Back
I'm considering a foreclosure in a great rental neighborhood. It meets all my criteria, except for one big variable - it has an in ground pool. No idea why someone put an in ground pool in this area, but it adds way m...
Sam Spoerl
First time multi unit investment
Hi,My name is Sam and I am a new user of the forms and inviting. So I am looking for any advice that I can get. I’m looking to buy my first multi family property. I’m really trying to find any information on what expe...
James Tiu
Refinancing to create an ADU
Hello BP! Special thanks to Chris Mason, I am using your template to create an accurate description of what I want.
Your goals and story: My goal is to cash out refinance my duplex. The issues that keep arising whe...
Vince L.
Short Term Rental areas similar to Gatlinburg area
What areas can I look for a STR similar to rental income from the Gatlinburg area? We had a cabin but sold it in 2019. Now looking to get back in but the prices of cabins have doubled.
Derek DeLong
Stretch Budget or Keep Money in Reserves
Hello BiggerPockets, first post here. I've been listening to the podcasts for almost a year now. As I just moved to the Knoxville location, I am looking to buy a house hack. Is it better to buy in the best neighbor...
Andrea Burke
Unoccupied house offer
Hi all,My questions are about "seller financing". There is a house in my neighborhood that has sat unoccupied for 10+ years since the owner moved out due to black mold. We are not seeing a mortgage on this house. We a...