Cassandra Sifford
Self Managing for a Newbie
Hello BP! I'm finishing up my 1st investment property and am interested in self managing. What lessons can you share that could help me and other newbies? I've already started a journal with my renovation lessons an...
Karl Krentzel
Why Don't More Realtors® Wholesale?
I gotta tell you. I'm frustrated. Maybe I'm alone. However, sometimes it feels as though I am the ONLY one who seems to "get it." As a Realtor®, I recognize the inherent brainwashing that goes on in the industry wi...
Daniel Maciag
Advice on living in hood
I am thinking about buying a 3 Unit MF house within 1 hour of train/bus commute to NYC for about 300-400k. The issue is, this is in the hood. I plan on being in and out within 2 years of renovation and renting out eve...
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...
Sherry Chen
Smell mold but not see anything
The floor guy came to install new floors. When he tore out the old carpet, he told the tenant that he smelled mold. There are no black spots or wet spots, and no leaks at all. The tenant has a husband and 2 young kids...
Jimmy Gonzalez
Which towns in the Poconos, PA allow short term rentals?
I’m looking to buy a rental property in the Poconos area. I am researching the areas but I can’t find any information on which towns allow short term rentals. Does anybody have a list or know of a website? Thanks.
Amanda Shilling
What states do Californians invest in?? Driveable & Flyable
I’m in Orange County, CA, and prices are way too high to invest here (plus not landlord-friendly friendly I've already executed two evictions).
What states are investors from CA investing in?
I own my home here, a...
Leonard Rybak
Recent issues with mortgage broker
Hi everyone, just wanted opinions of this community. I have done 3 deals using a mortgage broker recommended to me by a real estate agent (who I no longer utilize) This mortgage broker was a little shakey on the fir...
Account Closed
Quick Question about Existing Tenants / Cash for Keys
Hey everyone!I've been looking at a few multi-tenant properties in my area, and have a few quick questions. Most of the ones that I've looked at have existing tenants. When doing the calculations in the BiggerPocket...
Jim K.
C-, D, F-class neighborhoods
How do you draw the two dividing lines between these three types of neighborhoods? Is the A-D (and sometimes F) system in common use for grading neighborhoods the best possible system for those interested in investing...