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I just closed on my first four-unit purchase in Charleston, SC. I have purchased two commercial properties and one single-family flip in the past but this was my first residential rental. I’m going to recap the highli...
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Hi BP! I am currently a Business Analyst for the Healthcare industry here in Orlando, Fl. I have been captivated doing research on becoming a Real Estate investor, actively participating in BP, going to seminars and ...
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Hello every one!My name is Tim Maldonado and I came across biggerpockets through their podcast on Google Play. Their podcasts discussions have really validated a lot of my research, analysis techniques and course of p...
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Hi BP,
We all know the stress that 2020 has brought upon us all. I wanted to get a small gift for tenants. Something that just says thank you for hanging in there and things will be better!Let me know any ideas you...
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Hello financially intelligent peopleHow do you not let your expenses grow with your income? This question has been on my mind lately due to significant changes in my financial situation (for the better, luckily).Let m...
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There are some improvements here, like reusable applications and protections for domestic violence victims. One of my greatest concerns is population density. By adding these ADUs in already-dense neighborhoods, I wou...
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I’m having a hard time on Deciding to take a job offer in Palo Alto My biggest hesitation is the average rent cost in Palo Alto being $4,200 for a 1 bedroom My personal non negotiable are not having a commute / living...
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My question for anyone that escape the 9-5 rat race is. What real estate strategy did you use? Example if you had between $20,000-$70,000 to invest in real estate. How would you use that to replace your income of $...
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Hi BP Fam!
I've hit a dilemma that I'm sure many others encounter at some point in their investing careers, and figured this would be a fun topic to discuss.
So I've been working my a** of for at least 15 years as a...
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You get what you pay for is a valid RE investment lesson.
It's hard to 'steal' properties these days. Whether you're a wholesaler looking to flip a profit, short term rental owner, value investor or purchasing a le...