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Sorry, this is complicated, but I want good advise from any/all, so I'm going to include some details.
I closed on my first duplex two weeks ago. The property was fully occupied and according to the previous lease, I...
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I just wanted to post a deal on here that I just recently came across. I am new to Bigger Pockets and would like any advice at all when it comes to looking at this deal. It seems to be way to good to be true. I hav...
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I've been really intrigued by the Des Moines are real estate market for some time now. Cap rates look great, crime is low, and the city itself seems to be booming as of late. Seems like a great market for cash flow t...
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Hey BP - I am having some trouble getting my first property rented and I would love to have some feedback from the community to see what I should be doing differently.Property details:2 Bd/ 1 bath duplexLight rehab pe...
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Hi all
Was curious for the independent landlords (those acting as their own property manager) what's your preferred method for collecting rent and keeping costs down at the same time. I previously used an electronic ...
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Hello BP Community,This is my first BP post, so please forgive me if I deviate from any community posting practices and standards. I have been renting in Jersey City for approx. three years, and have always had an int...
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Hey I have a chance to attend one of those "FREE" Rich Dad training classes tomorrow. Now I know that they will undoubtedly try to sell me some ridiculously high priced package, but was wondering if anyone has attende...
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Economic Update
(Monday, April 26, 2021)
While the nation was focused on a Minneapolis courtroom last week, there was also history emanating from a Los Angeles courtroom. A federal judge overseeing a sprawling la...
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Heres my situation: I'm house hacking my condo in Santa Monica, owe $346k and its worth about $460k. I have about $50k in cash outside of retirement to use toward another property. The ultimate goal is to create some ...
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I recently came into a large amount of money and wanted to invest in real estate. My landlord who owns about 80 units wants to invest with me.I'm a newbie and don't know a whole lot.he wants me to put up the money to ...