So I'm new to the multi-family arena.  I spoke to a few agents and brokers and let them know my interests and what a had for a down-payment and  this off market deal was presented to me:24 units selling for 1.1 millio...

Hey fellow suburban Illinois BPers - 
Not sure if this has been sent/shared previously, but thought it'd be good to recap - Chicago Agent Magazine recently reported that suburban Chicago was ranked the second-hottest...

I rent about half of my 150 units to college students.  Every summer, even though they are on 12-month leases I have a high amount of vacancy simply because tenants move out without paying for the last month or two of...

Hello everyone, my wife and I are looking at purchasing land (3 AC) zoned multifamily (R6) and building a small apartment complex. The reason behind is that we can't find any small apartments in our market that fit...

Hi Everyone,
My name is Garrett and wanted to introduce myself to the bigger pockets community. Quick little introduction about myself; I am from Vermont and currently am working for the federal government and can ho...

I want to house hack in Lakewood, Ohio because I know and love the area. However, Lakewood prices are a bit hot right now. Two questions:1. Do prices tend to cool off a bit after school starts in the fall for single f...

Hi BPers,I’m an OOS investor interested in investing in a property around Johns Creek area in Atlanta. And learned a great deal of information from the forum especially with Mr. James park analysis. Realized it’s been...

I'm thinking about a career change.  I've been a paramedic for close to 2 decades and love it but I also love R.E. (obviously) and have built a small portfolio with my wife over the last 7 years or so.  I have been co...

When looking through local demographic information and other local economic information what are the most important areas of interest you as investors are looking for?

If you could go to one source to find information about a city, like...-Number of units renting for between $1000 and $1499 (and other ranges)-Crime rates-School district statistics (graduation rates, enrollment, etc....