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Hello to everyone on BiggerPockets!! I am Waylon Gates and I am a new member of BiggerPockets. I have been involved with real estate investing since 2009. I started out as a software company providing foreclosure i...
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Hi there,I am new to real estate and looking to acquire my first buy and hold rental property. I was wondering if you guys would be able to help me analyze a deal and provide pointers on pursuing a FSBO. The sellers a...
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I know that with residential properties, you need to be there for your tenants or have a property management watch over the place.
Is the same true with commercial? Or can you basically write into the lease agreemen...
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I've been reading this site and REI information for a long time, and have been wanting to break into real estate investing. I'm requesting some input on my plan.
First, I'm a military member, and will be receiving a ...
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Hello brilliant REI's !I am interested in doing my first fix and flip in the Baltimore area. Could you tell me any pro's and con's of buying from a wholesaler vs a real estate agent?Bonus Question: How do you go about...
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I was watching a video where the investor bought a home with equity built in held the property for a year then did a cash refinance and made money for his next investment. Does this sound right? ultimately I'm trying ...
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ARV $125,000
Purchase $70,000
Rehab $23,000
Estimated time frame: 2 weeks
Rehab time frame: 4 weeks
Budget: $18,000
Analysis: Went 2 weeks over the estimated rehab time frame because I decided to to some of the work...
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Hi All,
I don't think I have really ever posted on this board but have read it for years. This forum has given me great advice which has allowed me to purchase a few SFR's in the middle Georgia area at great prices....
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Does this look like a good opportunity?
I have an opportunity to rent out the new beautiful units in my building for $1650.
Its beverly hills california, 90210 zip code, the location is perfect for tourists.
I wan...