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Hello all,
a newbie here from Chicago, Logan Square area. a two part post here...
there is a new ADU pilot program in Chicago, and I am planning to build a garage top ADU, move there, and then fix up my crumbling t...
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Hey everyone! I am a new investor with one deal under my belt. I have found a potential next deal, but was curious if anyone could give insight to new construction. I am potentially looking into purchasing a lot and b...
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Hi everyone,Can anyone share their experience with virtual real estate assistants? How can they help with an expansion strategy? And in what ways can they be of the greatest value? Thanks
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Hi, this is my first post in the bigger pockets forum. I have been a dedicated pod cast listener for the last year. I’ve also read many of the bigger pockets books as well as many other real estate investing books. ...
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Hi, I am Katherine. I heard about real estate investment some years ago, but never truly pay attention. Now, my ears started to listen. I am looking to save a bit more for my first down payment while learning about re...
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So I get a call from my agent on Monday and he mentions that FHA is requiring a second appraisal on a house that I rehabbed over the winter and am supposed to close on this coming Monday. I thought the removal of the...
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Hi BP Folks! Hoping for some feedback. My husband and I recently closed on a great turnkey SFR (new carpet and all). Our PM is now advertising our prop. and has gotten several good leads, one of which is an unmarrie...
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`Hello everyone! I am constantly on the hunt for HH homes all over the LA/OC area and decided to start sharing interesting properties I come across here on Bigger Pockets.
I am a Real Estate agent in the Los Angeles...
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For my first real estate investment I have access to the funds that would allow me to put 20% down on 2 or 3 $200,000ish Condos.The Condo’s are in good condition and would not need any rehab.Is it smart, stupid, wise,...
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Hi all, I am in the midst of trading up/1031x into a 16+ apartment.While the immediate financing when purchasing a MFH is straightforward since one negotiates the terms of the loan, amoritization, etc., upfront. I'm c...