Tom Scott
Multi-Family Financing
I think I know the answer to this but I'll ask anyways. Is there any practical way to finance 100% of a multifamily. I've been looking at multifamily units locally and I just don't have the cash for a 25% down payment...
Cosmin Iuga
A potential renter tried to extort me
Trying to rent my ADU. I had a strange situation happen last afternoon. A lady came by saying that she wanted to rent the place for her sick friend. We walked into the ADU for her to try to extort me. Basically she sa...
Austin Opfer
I've got my first property!! No where to grow my money???
Hey BP,
I'm stoked to announce I have my first duplex under contract! I will be an owner/occupant and with all the perks from being a first time home buyer I only had to put a few thousand dollars in the deal!! Once ...
Walter Fabiszewski
To draw or not to draw
I’m proud to announce the back in March 2020 I finally built my credit to the point where I was able to obtain a $92,000 HELOC on my primary residence. I found a property that I put under contract for $60,000 with app...
Stephanie Wells
To buy or not to buy?!
My husband and I have been on the hunt for a multi-family to move into so we can put 3.5-5% down and rent out our current spot to start making some passive income. The current duplex we live in will hopefully net us $...
Sean Ploskina
Analyzing a bulk purchase
A potential deal has come up. A seller was to unload her portfolio of 6 properties for a total of 21 units. Only 14 of the 21 are occupied, mostly due to her fatigue managing.At a commerical size like this would it ...
Kristopher S.
Will we go to jail for renting our home on AirBNB?
Hi there, my wife and I live in NYC but are in the process of closing on our first home in Nashville. We love Nashville and plan to live in the home part time and list it as a short term rental when back in NYC. While...
Alan Walker
Rain Gutters are the Sexiest Thing To Buy This Fall
Well, we've made it, another fall in Utah. And its lasted longer than 2 weeks, which is a win.A lot of people have asked me why gutters are so important, especially in fall. Next to replacing a roof, gutters are about...
Jonathan Hughes
First rental property advise - Lease agreements
HI, I am moving due to work and will be looking to rent my house out for rental income. I have thought of and tried over the years to start renting as second income by purchasing another house but it never came togeth...
Hank Fields
New Member Introduction
Hi my name is Hank, and I am a new member to Bigger Pockets. I am a property manager in Los Angeles, CA. I manage buildings ranging from 35 units to 100+ units. There is a great wealth of information here. My wife an...