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Living in Los Angeles is daunting as a newb real estate investor. In reading the forums (and consuming YouTube and podcast content), it seems there are a number of investors (new and pro) who have relocated to markets...
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My husband and I have been pursuing real estate investing for a few years and have never been able to close a deal. My husband is a real estate broker and my background is in architecture and construction management....
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Good day! My rental has officially been available for two months. It took two months to update the bath and kitchen. This is my first home and rental. I reside on the first floor and have inherited one tenant. So I'...
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We recently bought a SFH to live in and decided to rent our townhome instead of selling it. I hired my realtor we used to buy the house to rent the place, his fee is first months rent plus $300. Fast forward 3 mont...
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Hi BP community,Here still trying to pick your brains. I am in the beginning stages of multifamily real estate. Please share with me what you wish you knew prior to buying your first multi family. I am looking at buyi...
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aloha BiggerPockets family! I'm new to the forum and wanted to ask a question about direct bookings for STR. for investors that do use direct bookings instead of the major booking platforms like AIRBNB, what are the w...
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Introduction:
My name is Peter Firehock, I am currently an Acquisitions Associate for a multifamily investment fund in Washington D.C., BPG Holdings. Multifamily real estate has traditionally been a stable asset cl...
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I'm in Calgary, Canada. I currently own my own home (no outstanding debt) - typical single family starter close to schools, etc. I'm purchasing a new home that has a basement suite (although a bit of work needed if I ...
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Hello BP community,I've been looking for turnkey properties in the mid-west. I'm wondering what areas are your favorites?I've been looking at Memphis as my first investment property. What are your thoughts?Thanks!