![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2995305/small_1715159495-avatar-allya11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Rookie investor searching for first investment property. It has been recommended to attend a local meetup, but what do I say? What ways can I prepare myself for these type of events.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2983325/small_1716739103-avatar-marcs233.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I found a duplex that is a 1/1 on each side. The basements on both sides are unfinished. I can finish both basements and turn both sides into a 2/2, and that would increase the STR cashflow by $700 per side. But i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1744468/small_1694676810-avatar-dgarrels50.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
When negotiating purchase price, which scenario for NOI do you use? Trailing 12 months actual? If so, do you adjust for the assumed run-rate for repairs/CAPEX (e.g. a as a certain % of revenue) instead of using actual...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/266250/small_1706987140-avatar-lynnehart.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Looking for ideas to stop this FAST....a new tenant that has just moved into it fully renovated apartment within the last 60 days has admitted when questioned to smoking pot inthe apartment stating that she didn't kno...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/324268/small_1694898231-avatar-mikexeni.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Here is my situation - I own a 1 BDRM condo in a 10 stories building on 6th floor, the condo is under home owner association (HOA). The apprised price on my unit is app 140k, I'm planning to rent it out in a next mont...
I am completely new to real estate (like baby) and i am doing a little research on the topic for a few months and think i’m devoted. I’m 17 turning 18 this September, and am asking for any books, video, or blog that c...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3035438/small_1716998050-avatar-juliem251.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence fix & flip investment.
Purchase price: $142,000
Cash invested: $40,000
Sale price: $270,000
Contributors:
Peter Vekselman
Partner Driv...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/975763/small_1621506635-avatar-lesliec39.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Ok- most cracks are above doors/doorways. But have also noticed them running the full length of the walls and also seems the cabinets are coming away from the wall. One picture is from inside the upper cabinets you ca...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1938401/small_1621516833-avatar-alexiss73.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi my name is Alexis I am in the Elizabeth, Nj area. I have about $42,000 saved with minimal knowledge on real estate investing. I just started using bigger pockets and and doing some reading with self-help books. I a...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/669507/small_1695738201-avatar-martins52.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
i'm a beginning investor with modest experience in trading stocks. Looking for less risk Investing in tax deeds and liens.