Karen M.
Hello from Milwaukee, WI! Dreaming, planning, getting support
Hi Everyone,
I'm Karen M. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and have been just starting to explore the Bigger Pockets community and learn about real estate investing. I am interested in real estate to diversify our investm...
Iesha Padilla
Is This An Undercover Co-Signer Attempt
I have had a young couple apply for my 2bed 1bath apartment in my multiunit. The girlfriend is unemployed and stays home looking after the couples 1 year only son. Her credit score is 522.
The boyfriend has a 615 ...
Mike B.
Sandwhich Lease Options
Can someone who has done these successfully and recently, please highlight the actual logistics of completing a sandwich lease option currently?If I get a property under contract as a lease option from the seller, whe...
Steven Hershey
401k Withdraw Good or Bad idea?
I have this Idea of taking a 20% withdraw for a down payment out of my 401k to avoid PMI costs and down the road to grow my properties to gain financial independence. I understand all of the consequences like 20% fed ...
Hector Bastida
House Hacking in Southern California
Hey BP folks after much research, books and countless hours listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast.... I have decided that it's time to take some action. My goal is to house hack and buy a multi-plex closer to work s...
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...
Cheryl Crockett
2nd Hand Marijuana Smoke where Pot/Weed is Legal
This question was inspired by the discussion entitled "Caught Tenant Smoking Weed" started by @Faisal Farnas. As marijuana becomes legal in more U.S. states, many landlords and homeowners will find themselves facing t...
James Carr
What Was the Biggest Lesson You Learned As a First Time Landlord?
Title says it all. Curious to hear what the lessons you all learned after your first year of landlording.
Ahmed Moussa
Sacramento Buy and Holders - any out there right now?
Hey Fellow BP'ers,I've started working with a RE agent in the Sacramento area to help identify possible buy and hold properties <$150k to be rented out. I've even expanded the search to condos with lower HOA fees &...
Senthil Akasham
1031 Exchange Vs. CRT
Hello BPers,I own a rental property (single family home) in CA bay area, and I was looking into doing a 1031 exchange with a larger property as a way to upgrade income. But on second thoughts, after years of being a ...