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Hello Everyone,
I would like to introduce myself. My name is Tikiesha Machelle. But most people call me "T" because my name is a bit hard to pronounce and spell. n_n
I very green to the scene. I am a re...
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The CRE CarnageThis exogenous and unexpected shock to the economy has proven to be a devastating blow to some and a gut check to others. Seemingly strong businesses have buckled under the unprecedented economic condi...
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Wholesaling as it is today will be a thing of the past.It’ll truly be strange to even hear people and gurus trying to make big money off it.The more people try wholesaling but then end up not having an end buyer or ca...
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Good evening everyone,I just had a quick question. I'm wondering how people usually tell if properties are appreciating in certain neighborhoods? There's probably an easy way so excuse me if this is such an easy ques...
I am interested in hearing opinions on investing in a college town these days.
For those of you that have rentals in college towns:
1. What sort of impacts has COVID made to your business (good or bad)
2. What pit...
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I'm a real estate investor in Multi-unit in California. Retired computer engineer.
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I've been a sideline student of real estate for many years but I'm hoping to take the leap into passive real estate investments in the near future. After much research and consideration, I've decided that I don't have...
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Morning BiggerPockets community!I hope everyone is doing well and thriving. I am currently on the market to purchase my first investment property which will be a STR and am extremely excited to finally jump in!With th...