Michael Chang
New member from New Jersey
Hi all,My name is Michael Chang and I'm an aspiring real estate investor from NJ. I've been reading BP for a couple months now with the intention of getting into buy and hold investing, but still feel too uneducated t...
Xavier Garcia
first time home buyer looking for first purchase as investment
Hello all,I am relatively new to the bigger pockets community. I learned about these forums from reading the bigger pockets books. I recall the author's experience being that he found a good deal on his first place, d...
Tommy Cheng
Renting both ADU and Main House at STR/MTR
Hey Ya'll! Backstory:We rent the ADU out regularly via STR or MTR and live in the main house currently and are looking to size up. We'd like to rent both houses if we moved. Our shared backyard has a pool and hot tub....
Jessica G.
Liable for damages incurred for backing out before signing lease?
This clause was in an application I filled out: "If the Applicant cancels this application after three (3) calendar days, Applicant will be liable for damages based on per diem rent for the monthly amount for the apar...
Eric MacDonald
Currently have $800k cash and looking to get into real estate Need advice.
Hello All!I would like to provide a brief overview of my current professional and financial status. At 36 years of age, I am serving as a Vice President at my existing firm. My financial liabilities are confined to th...
Shane W.
What hobbies or activities did you give up when you discovered real estate investing?
For me it was listening to music. I hate silence especially in the car so I would always be listening to music. However the BP podcasts and audio books now dominate my phone. I even removed all the music from my phone...
Ryan Kozuch
Confident and Potentially Lucky Newbie from Milwaukee Area
Howdy Y'all,I'm not from Texas, but I really like saying "Y'all!"--- I am adding this after the fact, but I guess I didnt really realize it was such a saga of events. So many little plates to juggle. Anyway, I hope yo...
Patricia Urcuyo
Newbie New Build for STR Questions
Hi all,
Long time reader, first time poster. For context, I still consider myself a newbie but have had a couple rentals, done an EASY DIY flip, and now have a 2 airbnbs that do well in Baton Rouge, LA. I've now purc...
Kevin Enderle
A Nightmare on Drywall Street. A Tale of Woe and Stress.
So, bought a 3br/2bath home in the smoking hot Bellingham WA market. Heavily mold and water damaged, just the way I like them. The deal was too good to pass up. The numbers are awesome. Abandoned by overseas rich pare...
Terron Winn
Investing in Muncie Indianapolis?.
Hello all,
Has anyone had any luck with buy and holds in Muncie? zip code 47302. I have came across a home with an ROI of 27 percent. However I am skeptic of the area.. purchase price is 13K and rents in that area a...