Chandrika Vasudevan
Investing in St. Louis high crime rate locality
Hi Everyone,I'm a Rookie out-of-state investor looking to close on two SFH properties in the St. Louis, MO market. We're done with the inspection and the appraisal and the closing date is next week. We're inheriting t...
Michael Zuber
Did you Start Investing in the Last 5 Years?
To all my investing friends and colleagues that began Wholesaling, Flipping or Buy and Hold investing in the last 5 Years this post is for you.Please reach out to all the great resources on BiggerPockets that have bee...
Randall King
Areas in Philly
Hi All,I am looking for areas of Philly (Philadelphia county specifically) that are up and coming for a great rental. I've been looking in Kensington and Fairmount but wanted to see where other Philly investors are lo...
Craig Corby
Miami- Location for second home investment
Hi.
I was offered to buy a home in Las-Vegas as an investment. I hope to earn mostly from its appreciation. The House costs 60,000$, and the rent is 370$ a month, guaranteed for the first year. I hope to sell the hous...
Adam Hoffer
Book Recommendations for a College Course
I hope to tap into the hive mind of the BP community to get recommendations for specific real estate books. I am an economics professor and I am developing an upper-level college course on Real Estate Economics. The e...
Najeh Davenport
Need Advice on Appraisal Issues and Refinancing Options
Hey BP family, I’m hoping to get some advice because I’ve hit a bit of a roadblock with a refinance, and I’m not sure what my next steps should be. A couple of months ago, I purchased a property using a hard money ...
Eric Gamble
Rental 50%-Rule vs 30%-Rule on a SFH
As an REI that primarily buys in cash, would my opportunities be taken seriously if I used and commuicated my 30%-Rule assumption?I am looking at wholesaling some properties in a highly desireable area. However, when...
Benjamin Rodriguez
Refinancing and transferring title to LLC
Hi Everyone,I'm in the process of trying to refinance on my four unit building from my current 30 yr FHA loan to a 30 yr fixed conventional. I initially began the refinance under my name with a local bank who is a por...
Matthew Christian
Refinance into a higher interest fixed rate mortgage from a yearly variable rate?
I found myself as a reluctant landlord 5 years ago. I had to move across country from my condominium. I couldn't afford to sell off the property at a loss and ended up renting it out. I have a property manager and ...
Courtney M.
Trying to decide what to do with a Vegas Property
I am trying to get some advice on my situation. I have been flirting with the idea of either renting my house out or selling it for the past year. I have been so scared of making the wrong decision that I have done no...