Mike Roy
Is m PM double-dipping, or is this common practice
Hello BP - Quick question: I just turned over my first ever tenant and just got the monthly statement from my property manager. I see he's charged me the one month's leasing fee plus the 10% management fee for this u...
Jay Dekker
Used savings for first investment....But how do I️ buy second?
Hi everyone,New to the investment game and am looking for some great advice. I️ have not made my first purchase but am saving for that purchase. I’m thinking of my future and am not wanting to stop after just one inve...
Anthony Winston III
Paying Yourself First Sounds Crazy!!!
In the past few months I've read numerous real estate investing books. It all started with Rich Dad, Poor Dad. One concept that was discussed, in other books as well, was pay yourself first. I would be considered a hi...
Michael H.
Coach
I've just closed on the sell of my 1st flip. It went excellent. I am looking to invest in a coach to take my investing to a professional level. I really like Chad Carson but he is unable to do any coaching at this tim...
Sloane Rowan
Best areas near USC to purchase rental?
My son is attending USC this fall and although he is living on campus I want to invest in a property that I can rent out and I'm not familiar with the best areas for this purpose. I would love to hear some feedback s...
Justin Young
Use inlaws home for a refi to start REI strategy? Need help
Aloha BP!I've been trying to think of ways to finance deals after cash reserves are depleted so that I can scale this business up and acquire more investment properties to supplement my family's expenses for years to ...
Heidi Backer
How much is a detached garage space worth?
Hi Everyone, We are currently under contract to purchase our first duplex and the sellers want to become renters for a year and the purchase of the house is contingent upon the lease agreement (both parties to need to...
John Mullen
Columbus market cooling?
Hey Columbus investors,Checking Zillow lately and comparing results against a less-heavily-invested-in city (Cleveland), I seem to be seeing a pattern of an overbought and cooling-off real estate market here. Even th...
Kenny Ho
Motivated Newbie in Southern California
Hello BiggerPockets community!Just got started on BP a few days ago. Over the past three months, I've listened to BP podcasts every morning to/from work and read the following books:The Book on Rental Property Investi...
Emily S.
4-plex deal analysis
Hi all, as usual, the greater brain power is so much appreciated from this group. Found a multiplex in Southeast PA that would start me off on my goal of owning 10 4plexes with a cash flow of $150-200/door and looking...