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Hi All,I am new to Bigger Pockets. If you are looking for an investment property and require an investment partner is it better to have a property first or have a committed partner before you find a property? Don't ...
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Hey BP!I'm trying to find the best and easiest ways to calculate if a property is worth the investment. I have been looking at all these videos, webinars, and excel sheets. Im open to all ideas and tips y'all have for...
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My name is Chris and I'm a up and coming real estate investor and I would love to work in the real estate industry. I come across people who want to sell their houses, and I'm always coming across fixer upper homes bu...
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Biggerpockets community I have a issue and I'm looking for my first investment property. I want to hold this property as a rental for as long as possible. My bank has me approved for 215k but I want a home in the 100...
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I have been asked: Will the rental market always be this strong? With real estate recovering will you be able to sustain rent prices where they are? I strongly believe that although there may be a slight dip, the l...
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So, I have been thinking about my overall philosophy and strategy lately and wanted to get some thoughts. Currently, I have two properties financed that I purchased for $62k & $60k respectively and one condo purha...
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Hi BP Fam,How do you all determine what investment % to use when calculating your deals? I was told 65%, but I know not everyone uses that percentage across the board. Do you base the number on how hot your market is?...
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Hey guys. You may have seen my new member post but if you haven't my name is kenny and i'm 16 years old. I am posting my investing plan below and was wondering what you all think of my goals, how feasible they are,...
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Hey all, I'm interested in investing in real estate. I live in los angeles, california so real estate is quite expensive. What investment recommendations would you have on the best way to invest $20-$30k for the be...
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Good morning BP nation! I'm looking at a duplex as a buy and hold property where I would not live in either units but would be the PM.
Purchase price $150,000
20% down 30 year mortgage
Initial ca...