Bhavesh Patel
My SoCal "I bought a 2-on-a-lot" Build Thread
Hi BP,I enjoyed "build threads" for my dirt bikes...why not for an investment property?Me: 32/m/healthcare. Moved from MA->CA in 2012 for a girl, got engaged, she broke it off for someone w' more money? cocaine? be...
Ricardo Lemus
Full cash or mortgage
Hello guys, I would love to have some advice from this great community. Here is the dilemma. My wife and I think we found a good property for our rental property journey. This will be our very first rental property. W...
Jason Riddle
Stock Market Investing vs. Real Estate Investing
This is not a question of which is better, as since this is on Biggerpockets, the bias is obvious.My question is for the folks that are invested in both the Stock Market and Real Estate. What is your strategy for inve...
Dennis Meints
STR by room - guest safety & interaction
Hey BP team,
I have several Airbnb's that I run in Saint Paul MN and I'm looking to actually do more with a 4-plex that will house medical professionals traveling in on contracts for 30-90 day leases (technically out...
Steve Olafson
Small Retail Great Location purchase opp
I am still fairly new to the retail business. I have built and sold a 10,000 sq. ft. building in the past. I currently have 8700 sq ft divided into 4 stores. I bought this as a value add that was half empty and onl...
Robert D.
concrete driveway stains
hi gang,
once again i turn to the pros and this great forum. i have a rental property leased out. not to sound nit picky but this property had a near immaculate clean driveway. i told the tenant that it needed to be ...
Account Closed
New to Hard Money Lending - Analyze this deal please
Hello fellow BP enthusiasts,I was approached by an investor I know to loan money for a flip project. I know the investor well and he has been a successful and busy wholesaler. He is looking for: "$110k for acquisition...
Ronald Perich
Rich Dad, Poor Dad is a Terrible Book
If you look over the Best Real Estate Books blog post by @Brandon Turner you will see Rich Dad, Poor Dad as one of the best business books for real estate entrepreneurs. I will admit, I found it to be one of the best ...
Mary White
Accountant says, "I'm screwed on taxes for the BRRRR I did..."
In 2017 I purchased a foreclosed 4-plex to do a BRRRR. We cashed out a state retirement account from a previous job, used cash and also partial 1031 money for the all cash purchase. In March of 2018, I got a loan on t...
Domenico Geria
Short Term Rental - minimum operating period
I have an attached ADU at my primary residence that I have mainly used to host relatives and friends when visiting, but I'm now thinking to explore the idea to offer that as STR. I'd need to go through some approval p...