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I live in San Diego currently and I’m new to investing. I would like to invest in multi family but looking in my area it seems way out of reach and really not even worth it. I’ve been looking at properties in St. Loui...
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Hey all,So I’ve been looking around online in the downtown Detroit area. I’ve also searched the forums for conversations regarding Detroit and it seems that the most recent conversation is a couple months old. I’d lik...
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Dear BP family,My appraisal came in lower than I expected.What is the best course of action now?For the future, can I ask the appraiser to send me the draft before he submits it to the bank?In case the new appraisal i...
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Just wanted to see how fellow BPers feel about future interest rates? As all investments are linked to rates, I feel that rates in the future matters a great deal.
If an investment property is purchased today and th...
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I've been reading and receiving a lot of great advice/recommendations on BP about certain investment strategies and how to go about them. One of the strategies that we are seriously considering and likely starting of...
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Hi BP Community,I am in the process of researching markets to purchase my first rental property and I thought I would ask if anyone had any suggestions, recommendations or tips. I currently reside in Northern NJ, rig...
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Hello BP Forum,
This is my first post on here and I truly appreciate this amazing network of highly effective go-givers of time and energy. It's something that just blows me away.
Cut to the chase.
I will be mov...
Hello, I am currently looking into vacation rentals in Big Bear California by the lake. Does anyone have some insight on owning a vacation rental in this area? Are the annual returns from renting it out worth the inve...
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Hi BP Community!Happy Thanksgiving All!I have inherited a large sum of money, mid six figures. I want to change careers and become a full-time REI. I have a few questions that maybe some experience flippers and wholes...
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any investors here in Birmingham or central Alabama?