Phillip Dougher
Why aren't people interested in apartment buildings Detroit
My partner (he's a finance guy) ran the numbers on some of the city owned apartment complexes up for sale. From both of our stand points, the numbers make sense. These buildings are burned out, filled with trash, an...
Jake Lowing
Young Investor from Michigan!
Hello everyone!I am a 21 year old landlord // Sales Manager // Business Owner // College Student from Grand Rapids Michigan!I had a great 2014 and I hope you did as well! I started the year focused like a hawk... I di...
Tyler Markvluwer
House Hack vs. Out of state investing
Hello all. Looking for some opinions here. I've been reading for a while and listening to the podcasts. Im about to finish the book on rental property investing today! I am 23 and have saved up 80k for a down payment....
Isaac Nikoro
Best Strategy for a NEW INVESTOR
Hi Bigger Pockets FamilyMy name is Isaac, a mechanical Engineer by trade in the Grand Rapids MI Region, I'm looking to start building my portfolio in real estate but looking for the best strategic for a young investor...
Patrick G.
Market recommendations?
Hello all,
I am looking to finally take the plunge into purchasing my first rental property (looking for cash flow). Given the insane prices in the Bay Area I am looking out of state. I see that places like M...
Hanna Faris
Buying my first rental property in Cleveland!
Any neighborhoods you recommend focusing on or staying away from?I plan to visit soon, but haven’t been there yet. I would like to focus on the safer nicer neighborhoods or even cities in the Metropolitan area of Cle...
Trevor Ewen
Philadelphia Strategy
So. We have been hitting our heads against the oft ridiculousness of the New York market. Our target has been the Bronx, but cap rates here are rough. We wish to be true to our numbers, but they definitely don't li...
Mike Henkel
25 Years old with 44 units (187 bedrooms)....... Here's my story
I am new to Bigger Pockets but I have had quite a bit of experience in 4 1/2 years. Dropped out of college at 20 and bought one unit with 20% down in 2010. After that it was a snowball effect and I dove in head first....
Okeoma M.
No more excuses...First deal done!
When I learned earlier this year that I was pregnant with my second child I considered putting off my goal (AGAIN!) of buying my first property. Where would I find the time? My W-2 job had me working 60-80 hrs/wk and ...
Javier Sanchez
TENANT ISSUE: NEED ADVICE
So per my lease my tenants need to inform me of the intent to continue month-to-month tenancy with 60 days of lease term and within 30 days of lease term for termination. The property has 4 tenants (college students) ...