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What does it takes to be a landlord? I want to own a duplex to begin with but I heard you have to hire landlord management? I'm not sure what that is. What do I have to go through to rent out the other half to someone?
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Hi all, I'm a new Bigger Pockets member. I work as a real estate agent in NYC, but just now getting in to investing on my own. Curious if you have "must read" book recommendations, please? I just read and enjoyed Paul...
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Hey guys,
Myself Umang, since last 2 months i have been researching about getting into real estate as a business from investing point of view. Have so many questions that pops in my head while listening to the podcas...
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I recently had to move to a small town in Michigan and have found that most groups and discussions, podcasts etc is about working in an urban market. How do you minimize risk buying in a small town/rural area?The scar...
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Hello all, I’m a student at UGA and I’m in the process of seeking out mentors in the commercial real estate industry. I’m mainly focused on development of multi-family, mixed-used, and other commercial real estate. I ...
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I own a condo in the Cole area of Denver (CO). It has one bedroom, one bath, one car garage. Square footage is a little above 1,100. I pay HOA fees, taxes and insurance, I have no mortgage against the property.Can any...
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... I'm 18 years old and have been really researching real estate investments. The oppourtunities seem really interesting. However, I don't think anyone would take me seriously if I tried to buy their house and I am j...
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How do I find the owner of an distressed property?Erique Gibbs
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Hi All,
Does anyone have suggestions as to the best Commercial Real Estate Investing Course(s)? I would really like personal testimonies before I go out and purchase one.
Thanks and God Bless,
Tyra
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Hello, Chris here! I am located in beautiful Denver Colorado. Applying the mindset of Elon Musk himself, I am looking to take my 5 year plan and achieve it in 1. My 5 year plan was to go full time in Real Estate inves...