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Hi all,I'm new to Bigger Pockets and thought I'd make a quick introduction. I work and live in Boston, MA. I have a background in commercial real estate and am looking to get involved in residential investing. I'm ...
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Finding myself longing for conversation with likeminded friends who have an interest in real estate in any form. I’m in the Park Slope area in Brooklyn and would love to connect with people in the area who are looking...
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Good morning everyone!I'm new to BP and looking to soon start building my RE Investing portfolio. My wife and I just bought a house in South Bay LA, California which is our primary residence. It's a 3bd/1.75br. With 2...
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I have 2 properties that are getting ready to
Settle in the next 30 days, I would like to do a 1031 Exchange either into another flip or into rentals. I have read conflicting info on this topic in regards to flips, ca...
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Hi,
I am living in a duplex as the landlord with tenants (a couple) living in the unit below.
The mailman mistakenly delivered a letter from my tenant to me today. Sadly it is from the office of unemployment.
I liv...
Hello,I am a new member working on my first duplex conversion. Learning alot along the way. Progress is slow due but steady.
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Hello,
I am beginning the hunt for my first property. I've had my ear against the door of REI for a few years now and I'm finally ready (within the next 12 months or so) to dive in. The main goal is of course to omit...
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The energy company turned off the power to the house. There are 2 names on the lease. When the tenant went to the energy company to turn the power back on, they said they can't bc one of the tenants owes them $1200 fr...
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House hacking is a strategy that involves purchasing a property and living in it while also renting out part of the property to generate income. There are several strategies that can be used to successfully house-hack...
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I want to convert a single family house into a duplex. The zoning is already R2. Does anyone know how much it would cost to do a project like that? Do I have to get a permit for the conversion? Please advise!