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How to save for investment property with debt & tips for buying?
I recently read Rich Dad Poor Dad and decided I wanted to pursue financial freedom via REI. I am a 24 year old who graduated college with about $30,000 in student loan and pay-day loan debt and will be acquiring abou...
Julie Pedraza
Blowing Rock / Boone vacation rental investments
Has anyone invested in any vacation rentals in the Boone / Blowing Rock area? If so, what kind of property have you invested in (condo, cabin, house, etc.) and have you found it to be a good investment? And have you...
Gary Baker
1%-2% rental rule of thumb
Hi Bigger Pockets - long time lurker.Part of my procrastination in buying SFR rentals in 2016 has been that my calculations show negative returns, thus no cash flow. The DFW market heated up rapidly in 2013-2016 and h...
Nathan Gesner
How are you handling non-paying Tenants?
There are good tenants falling on hard times...and then there are the bad Tenants.When a good renter falls on hard times, they communicate with the Landlord or Property Manager regularly. They seek advice and assistan...
Richard Vang
Tenant Repair Request
Hi, one of my tenant just move-in and I already have a long to-do list. For example, he wants new carpet, new paint. Complained the fridge is too small, complained the washer dryer didn't hooked up properly etc...In a...
Jason J.
Is it possible to get a "good" deal in downtown Los Angeles right now? Expert advice needed.
I'm definitely a newbie at real estate ownership / investing, but I'm in a situation that I hope some better experts can analyze for me. I apologize in advance for the beginner-speak :)Here's my situation:I'm trying t...
Jeff G.
How Do Landlords Make Money In Absolute War Zones?
How do landlords make money in war zones? I get that a large percentage of the rental population in war zone areas is likely Section 8. As a kid, I used to live in war zones (I'm originally from Flint, MI. Yes, that F...
Robin J.
First rental investment in a "rougher" neighborhood in Oakland
Hi all,New Oakland investor here and was hoping to get some advice/thoughts from experienced multifamily experts in the Oakland area. I've been looking to house-hack my first investment, as a means of utilizing max le...
George Genovezos
IS DFW in a housing bubble?
Hi all,I recently read rich dad, found bigger pockets, listened to podcasts... and wanted to get into RE. doing a little research, it would appear that my timing is off as usual. Homes that where selling for 80k 2 yea...
Katrina B.
No success with BRRRRing
DALLAS BIGGER POCKETERS -
New investor here 👋🏽...I'd like to hear experiences from those that have built their portfolios the traditional way - finding a good deal, putting the required 15-20% down and renting it. I...