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I know there's a wide range of investors on here and I'm curious if there's anyone who invested their way out of their 9-5?This is mainly for people who weren't working in real estate before and just doing it on the s...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!My name is Chad Miles and I currently am a 20 year old senior at Michigan State University. Once I graduate in June, I will begin working full time in an IT position in the Metro Detroit area. In ...
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I bought my first condo two years ago to house hack (roommate paid almost 70% of my living expenses), plan was to purchase several within my complex because leasing was allowed. That lasted 3 months until I met my fu...
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Hello BP,
I am new to real estate and am looking for recommendations on getting started in real estate. I have no background in this business, however I have worked in corporate America for the past twenty years. (I...
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My name is Joseph Fernandez. I am a brand new investor starting out. I am at a turning-point in my life where i'm still living at home so my expenses are minimal, my credit score is at 800+, my salary is in the 105-11...
We've probably heard of the 1% and 2% rules. What general eyes tests do others use.
I live in northern NJ. I have 2 initial tests.
1. I ideally value a property at 8 x annual rent. I don't factor in rent increase...
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Hello all, I’m looking to buy a few acres in Central or South Florida. I’d prefer South cuz I live here but it’d be cheaper and prolly easier to do it maybe around Lake Okeechobee. The goal for the land is to start a ...
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Hello,
I am an Investor living in Los Angeles tho capitalizing on deals back east specifically Indiana and North Carolina. I started my company 9 months ago and have since purchased 4 rental properties and ...
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I am new to the forum, and this is my first post. I live in Indiana, and have been researching Lease Options as a strategy for generating income. On the surface, it looks good. However, I'm wondering if it's a good wa...
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I live in CA and plan to invest into a RE rental property in Florida incorporating business entities for an assets protection. If you have some experience with this, I would appreciate your help.
Questions:
1. Flor...