Jim B.
For all you self-managing landlords out there, how far is too far?
I'm looking for a multi-family in an area thats roughly 1 hour away from where I live. Initially, I want to manage the properties myself, until I get 2-3 properties under my belt to increase cash flow. So, question ...
Brandon Turner
Exciting New BiggerPockets Feature to Help You Stand Out And Connect: Add Video to Your Profile
We're really excited to announce a new simple but incredibly powerful feature here on BiggerPockets:If you are a BiggerPockets Pro, you can now add a video to your profile, embedding either a YouTube or Vimeo video. U...
Timothy Ryan
Please Help, Formulating a Creative Finance Gameplan to help Personal Finance
I own a home valued at 400k with 230k on a 30 year fixed FHA. Our debt to income ratio is too high due to student loans and a few credit cards hence the FHA. Also my credit score is not great right now due to some l...
Christopher Erwin
Full Financials of My 1st Midwest Duplex - 9.5% CoC Baseline
Hey BP community, I recently acquired my 1st Midwest Duplex. Below I provide full transparency into the financials and bid process, plus some key learnings. Documenting the acquisition process helps me best retain eve...
Zachary Lowe
Build a better neighborhood or pipe dream?
While investigating potential buy/hold properties in an area I'm moving to recently, I came across an interesting (to me anyway) property. It appears to be a portfolio sell-off of six rental properties. A six-unit...
Paresh Patel
Elevation Certification for Flood Insurance
Own a 2 flat in a flood plain area. Paying huge sum to FEMA for flood insurance. To appeal for the flood insurance, i was told to obtain a elevation certification and submit it to FEMA for review on the premium. Any ...
Shankar Sridhar
House hacking deal analysis - negative cash flow when moving out
Hey all,
I am from San Diego and looking for my first investment via House hacking. Looking to start with a FHA loan and 3-5% down.
I have looked at different properties, from condos to duplexes about the ROI when ...
Nate Pattee
I'm Raising Private Equity - My New Model Threw Me a Curveball.
Officially my first BP post. Really hoping not to get booed off stage…My experience to date at acquiring large multifamily properties, raising private equity, executing asset management strategies, then exiting the d...
Jordan L.
New Member in Milwaukee, WI - Shorewood Duplex/Buy and Hold
Hello all!My name is Jordan and I am a new member in Milwaukee, WI. I grew up in Milwaukee but have only relocated back to the city about 6 months ago after a 9 year hiatus. I am 30 yrs old, employed with W2 income an...
Susan O.
Writing off Out of State Travel?
I ave a triplex in Texas I fly out to 4 times a year. I was wondering if it's OK to write off all of flight. I go mainly to meet with managers and do improvements.Would it be OK to writeoff the Plane tickets? I was...