Ben Grout
First Investment while living abroad in New York
Hi BP Community,I'm new to bigger pockets, recently found the podcast and loving it. I'm originally from London and have been living in New York for the last 2.5 years.I've saved a chunk of money to use as a deposit f...
Lucas A Davidson
Landscaping and Adding Equity
Hello there!I'm eyeing a potential new brrrr. I have my full estimate from my contractor forthcoming, but am asking about landscaping and just how much equity can I really expect out of "minimalisation" of it.The home...
Shelby Pracht
Removing Squatters in Alabama
Hey there y'all, I'm considering putting in an offer on a property that I know has squatters in it. Ideally, I'm planning on using the cash for keys strategy to get them out quickly and painlessly. However, if that do...
Caleb Heimsoth
Impact of new tax bill (Forbes article)
Here a good article by Forbes that breaks down a lot of the new stuff in the tax bill.
It clearly mentions real estate at least twice. The author argues that those who sell real estate could be adversely affected ...
Mike Rios
Unusual BRRRR situation, need help
Hey ya’ll-Bought an REO foreclosure (cash) as an Owner occupant last April. -House was a 3/1, converted it into a 3/2 then I had the idea of enclosing the carport and terrace. -The carport is a 1/1 “in law space” wit...
Manesh Hardeo
Expected Returns
What in your opinion makes for good cash on cash returns? Now I know this can vary depending on the risk of the area, but generally speaking what do you expect?
I see companies advertising 25% cash on cash returns...
Account Closed
gut rehab in suburbs of philadelphia in montgomery
Hi,I just joined this community in a hope that i can get some expert advise.I bought property at auction dot com :-((((( without seeing the property from inside. It has basement, first floor and second floor. Been vac...
Samuel Sedore
Why invest in the Waterloo region?
The Waterloo region Kitchener and Cambridge more specifically were recently ranked as one of the #1 places to invest in Ontario by the Real Estate Investment Network tied for first with Hamilton! This is due to the co...
Steven Tierney
Should I buy the vacant lot next to a Flip house in MA?
(I apologize in advance for the long post)Some background:I'm interested in a property as a rehab project located in a seaside town here in Massachusetts. The average lot size as you get closer to the water is greatl...
Tarun Kapoor
Very high insurance costs ($400/month) ! Any ideas ?
I have a signed purchase agreement for this fourplex for $328,000 in Minneapolis. Its a 2 story building with 2 units on each floor and an unfinished basement. Total 2500 sq feet above ground. There is gas based cent...