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Michael Johnson
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Chicago
Originally from a small town in Wisconsin, I moved to Chicago seven years ago and have been focused on excelling in my W-2 career while simultaneously building a real estate portfolio for long-term...
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Michael Johnson Converted Lurker from Austin
14 April 2014 | 11 replies

Hi Bigger Pockets folks

My name is Michael Johnson. I'm a professional race car driver from Austin, Texas. I've been lurking on BP for a while trying to get some information about how to do this stuff the r...

Michael Johnson Stepping into our 1st Reno home.
18 January 2024 | 2 replies

Hi everyone, we are Sarah and Michael. We relocated to Austin from Houston about 6 months ago for our son's first year of college. Now, we are looking at buying a small home (900 - 1,200 sq ft) to renovate because we ...

Michael Johnson Property Management in Phoenix Area
17 March 2020 | 7 replies

Good Morning BP,I am looking at purchasing a property in the Phoenix area and a buy and hold rental and would like to get in contact with a property management company that is in the area to discuss some details.

Justin Michael Johnson Creative ways to increase cash reserves?
5 August 2018 | 4 replies

Wanting to build up my cash reserves over a 1 year period. I am curious if their are options out there that I am unaware of. Looking for examples other than setting money aside from primary job, mutual funds, Treasury...

Michael Johnson Pros and cons of section 8 tenants: Chicago
21 May 2021 | 19 replies

Hi Everyone, I just listed my vacant unit on Zillow and it’s my first time screening tenants. So far 80% of the people who have inquired are section 8 and ask if I accept vouchers. I did some light research and I know...

Michael Johnson What value does a Realtor need? / What would help them the most?
13 February 2017 | 15 replies

So, basically, I am about to meet all of the Realtors in my area in the coming weeks. Im going to put my feet in every one of the properties that meet my criteria and are in my area. This is something simple that I ca...

Michael Johnson Mortgage Broker Asking Me for Money After Closing
3 December 2015 | 4 replies

I just bought my first home with an FHA loan. I used a mortgage broker, who made it a point to tell me that due to an error on his part he is taking a $1500 hit on what he makes on the transaction. I only paid $1500 a...

Michael J. Intro to real estate
24 February 2017 | 5 replies

I am completely new to real estate investments. I have read several books and have a few friends who are currently actively working in real estate investment. I have narrowed my areas of interest down to wholesaling a...

Michael Johnson Purchasing from auction.com
30 July 2019 | 3 replies

Does anyone have any specific advice or experience for purchasing bank owned and foreclosure properties from auction.com? If so, can you please share? I am new to investing and looking for opportunities to invest out ...

Michael Johnson Just closed - "tenant" didn't move out in Chicago. Need Advice
11 May 2021 | 20 replies

Hi Everyone, I just closed on a property yesterday . I went to check one of the units and the "tenant" was not moved out. I was told by the seller that there was a verbal month to month lease with the tenant who DID l...