Hello All - My name is Gus Laver and I'm new to BiggerPockets and real estate investing. I'm currently looking in the SW Ohio area and have started to analyze a few multi-unit deals. I likely will start small with a...
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When I was an elementary school age kid, my favorite show was the cartoon "Ed, Edd & Eddy". The entire show was about three Eds trying to "scam" their peers or rather start businesses to sell things to other kids....
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I appreciate all the facts and opinions here at BP. We have been members for 2 years now. I have been listening and learning from the background. We purchased our first rental January 1 2020, a 16 unit apartment compl...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $250,000
Cash invested: $28,000
This property came off the MLS (Jan 2022), and is in a very desirable part of town,...
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I’m trying to calculate my expected real profit vs the basic formula and seeing income tax taking a hefty chunk out. Is this right? Can you please correct me where I’m wrong? Simple numbers for sake of conversation ...
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Investment Info:
Large multi-family (5+ units) commercial investment investment.
This is a value play as a passive investor. About to receive tax free income from a cash out refi.
What made you int...
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I'm looking to start getting probate leads to purchase homes in Wayne/Oakland/Macomb. Never done it before and don't have a clue where/how to start. I was thinking of sending letters to probate attorneys. Anyone have ...
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Hello BP Family.My name is Parrish Weaver. I am currently residing in the Washington DC metropolitan area (born and raised in Chicago); but I have lived all over the world as I am a retired U.S. Navy Veteran (24 year...
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As a first-time rental property investor, I am currently in the process of evaluating a potential investment opportunity and seeking guidance on an aspect of property layout. Specifically, I have come across a single-...
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Hello, there! This is my first post, so forgive my potentially poor BP etiquette. ;)I own 2 studio apartment Airbnb units just south of Seattle (in Des Moines, WA, to be specific), and I'm trying to figure out how to ...