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Hello everyone, I am evaluating my options and currently thinking that Turnkey investing in the United States may be my best option. It is very difficult to attain the 1% rule while investing in Southern Ontario and t...
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As we return to the post-pandemic pace of supply and demand, investors are beginning to count the cost of operating a vacation rental, and if it is all really worth it. Well written article here. One huge factor not...
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Hello, we already have a property that we own, we are using a HELOC as down payment for the duplex/multi-family home but we are using the FHA loan to finance it, I am wondering if there are any specific locations are ...
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Hello. I'm relatively new to BP. While I am currently invested in a few multi family properties, I'm considering my first private placement deal where I'm one of several investors. It's a large deal for roughly 250 un...
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I am checking turnkey properties. Seems like all of them are charging above retail prices if you compare them with local comps. This makes the exit strategy difficult for the investor. If you hold the turnkey property...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I am a new investor in NJ ready to get started! I have been educating myself for the past year or so by reading books, listening to podcasts, and talking to colleagues/friends about their exper...
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Hey BiggerPockets fam,
My name's Lawrence Bland, and let me tell you, I'm itching to get back into the real estate game! For 18 years, I thrived as a mortgage broker in Texas, helping countless families achieve their...
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Is the midwest looking to you guys as a great new place to look? I know the cost is on the low side for houses. BP podcast has talked about it a ton in the last few months. The rents are still close to the 1% rule. Bu...
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Hi All,I have been reading a lot of books and listening to a bunch of podcasts about real estate investing and I feel like I'm ready to take the next steps. The huddle I'm facing right now is I stay in HCOL (San Franc...
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Hi BP Community,I recently read in an article that Cleveland, OH, is one of the few remaining cities with affordable housing. To those who have invested in real estate here, what's your opinion on the Cleveland market...