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Dear all,I am new to real estate rental investment and looking to purchase my first rental property as a source of passive income. I reside in Santa Rosa, CA and property prices are way too expensive, as such looking ...
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I'm looking at a deal that is relatively close to home. I run a consulting business that makes my money but by nature has no passive to residual income component - thats a whole other discussion ;). I'm interested in ...
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I just purchased my very first home in March. It’s a two-family and I fixed up the downstairs and moved in this April. Upstairs tenant has been there for 4years with various sketchy roommates. He has refused to prov...
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Out of the blue I am receiving messages about a company called Strongbrook and how great they are and that I should refer all of my clients to this great and ethical company. Seriously, that was the message. I have ...
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Hey everyone,I just finished my first flip and profited over $30k! It feels good to know that I can be confident in my numbers and rehab estimates. I was only a couple grand off, which I feel pretty good about. Did...
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What an interesting, informative and exciting site! I have been lurking and learning here for weeks now. Thank you to all of you who share your expertise, experience and wisdom.
I have been actively looking for my ...
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As a new member to Bigger Pockets this is my first post about my self. 3 homes by the age of 20.... Hopefully 20 homes by the age of 25 as a goal. Having a full time job in the transportation industry with a busy job...
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In Rich Dad, Poor Dad it says: the people who hurry to catch the wave late usually are the ones wiped out. I wonder if that pertains to starting real estate investing right now. Maybe I wonder because I haven't starte...
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I'm really on the wall about this one, because lots of people smoke (eww... absolutely hate it...), and lots of people have pets and refuse to separate from them. And I think not allowing those 2 might narrow my poten...