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Hey guys! I've enjoyed lurking and reading posts on BP for the last few weeks, as well as working my way through the podcasts, and have decided to introduce myself.
Here's the short(ish) version of my stor...
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Hi All. I quit my job in tech a couple of months ago and I'm excited to pivot into real estate investing. I know a lot of people on BiggerPockets talk about real estate investing as a means to an end, but I'm think I...
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I understand that the "gold standard" is to ensure every contractor has liability and worker's comp insurance and that I have renovator's insurance on the rehab property.
That being said, what are your thoughts on e...
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Looking for like minded real-estate investors from the Braidwood/Wilmington/Coal City area. I would like to setup some networking dinners to discuss our local market!
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Bought a house in September 2014 and rented it with clean-up and paint etc. There is a large deck in the back.In the house $162,500 and it rents for $1325; a dollar a sf.At first glance the back yard deck looks like i...
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Hi all, I'm a 26 year old Kansas City native currently living in Dallas. After graduating from school in 2011, I worked for two years in the real estate group at a bank in Chicago and now work for the commercial real ...
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I am days away from closing on a duplex and completed the final inspection. It rained the day before and I noticed the basement floor was wet along with the lower portion of the walls. The condition report stated the ...
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Hello BP! Thanks for all the great content. I'm a new investor in the Portland, OR area, currently employed in the remodeling industry. I look forward to meeting more investors in this community.
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Hello all! I’m very new to RE investing, actually I’ve not even bought a rental yet…but I want too! I live in Spring Hill, FL where I have beautiful weather year round. Been poking around BiggerPockets for some t...
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My husband and I have recently began researching and planning for our first real estate investment after many thoughts and theoretical discussions have taken place. I have done pretty extensive research in what type o...