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I'm finally at the point where I'm researching deals and am reaching out to team members in some areas in the Midwest to start finding me deals. However, I'm not really sure how much money I should set aside for repa...
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For Investors who have invested in a cities outside their own.....1. What trends did you look for during your research that proved to be positive, making the city in question a great place to invest?2. Did time prove ...
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Hi BiggerPockets, Tim here with a complex situation (at least to a rookie investor such as myself). I am a 24 year old college student in Idaho, and am currently working on my first real estate investment deal. M...
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Hi everyone! I am a newbie to BP and real estate investing. My husband and I live in Nashville currently, but are very interested in purchasing our first investment property in either Chattanooga or Birmingham. We ...
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1.Raise RentsThere’s an art form to renegotiating lease increases. The tenant must feel they are getting the best deal possible and even some perks to the deal. Discuss with the tenant about having timely maintenance ...
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HELP! I have a situation and would love to know if you guys think I should walk away. My realtor is terrible, made a lot of mistakes, and doesn’t advise me well. She filled in the contract NOT as I requested, and it t...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Saint Paul.
Purchase price: $285,000
Cash invested: $90,000
Up/down duplex house hack with significant renovations. Uppe...
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STR laws always seem to be evolving and changing, it seems like a full-time job just to stay up to date with the laws. What systems, tactics, habits, etc have you found work well to keep up with the legal landscape of...
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Who do you use for a solo 401k? I’m looking for more tax write offs and an account I can use to invest in syndications.
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Tenant moved out and left countless large wall and nail holes / baseboard damage / drywall tears due to adhesive removal, etc. I had to paint the entire house due of the multiple areas of damage. How do I calculate ...