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Hey Guys,
Four years ago a colleague of mine introduced me to the bigger pockets podcast and I have been an avid listener since then. Last year, a few months after purchasing my primary residence, I took the leap and...
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This is my first post on the Deep Pockets forum. I really like the podcast, so I thought I'd reach out on the forums. I'm here to expand my local network, learn from other members, and gain tips for real estate inve...
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Hi, I'm new to multi-family rental investing; trying to get my spreadsheets in good shape.
Can someone help me understand: If the 50% rule starts out estimating 50% of gross rent goes to expenses, and folks o...
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Hey there, my business partner and I have began looking for properties anywhere in the metroplex. Our ultimate goal is to buy and hold multi family or SFH, ideally with the brrr strategy. We are willing to do flips, b...
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Wondering who all in Houston, TX is currently looking for their first rental property investment? I have been actively searching for the past month with a RE agent but have been outbid on 4 homes thus far. I am biddin...
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Hey all, I currently have a rental property that is currently paid off, with about 650k worth of equity. I hate to have all of this equity just sit here doing nothing, so what kind of strategies would you guys take to...
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Ok folks....I need some solid advice and answers here. I am having trouble getting over the fear that if I make an offer it might actually be accepted! I am very new to real estate investing and am at the early stag...
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Hello, my name is Jon Huber. I just closed on my latest acquisition. It was a 6-unit apartment complex in one of the most desirable neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors. This area is one of the most competi...
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Hi all,Since joining BP a few months ago I have been living in a whirlwind of information. It is extremely helpful and insightful, but also has me slightly overwhelmed. I aim to purchase and owner-occupy a 2-4 unit ...
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I'm going through a career transition at the moment. I've been working as an accountant for seven years but I'm a licensed attorney. I've begun my own law firm in the last few months. As the reader will imagine, I ...