![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1141937/small_1621509514-avatar-kylem258.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
My wife and I are currently renting but are looking for a Multifamily (Duplex, Tri, Quad) as a House Hack for our first home. I am wondering if anyone has experience using a 203k loan and certified FHA contractors? We...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/954999/small_1621506217-avatar-erness.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am talking to a owner of a property who is looking to sell and move. I am ready to make a offer, but what I want to add to the contract/offer is some contingencies. I would like X days to close, within those X days ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2533401/small_1704066741-avatar-lucash83.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Afternoon BP Fam, wanted to hear your opinion on a rental property. My friend is going to supply the money for the down payment. I will bring $0 of my own money. But, I will be finding/negotiating the deal, listing th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/228778/small_1621434714-avatar-alcat1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
First Open House started out a disaster and ended up working in my favor.Good morning Bigger Pocket family. I’m a newbie to the Bigger Pockets community; currently I own 4 rental properties that I’ve owned for 5 years...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/586406/small_1738170739-avatar-austins39.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey BP!I have a rental property in CA and am currently a Real Estate agent in OH. I've got one key question for you all. Is having a property manager worth it? Pros- I'm out of the state- They do a good job in keeping...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1076590/small_1694567219-avatar-gloriac21.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I had an investment property that burned down recently. I should have approximately $400K after mortgage is paid off. Does anyone know if this is considered "free money"? or if I can do a 1031/1033 exchange? Are ru...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1411664/small_1696917582-avatar-lindam168.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I inherited my home of 60yrs and it is a total gut to the studs/$200,000 job. I have a contractor but need an architect who will do what I want, not what they want done to my asset. I live there in a beautiful habita...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1213065/small_1621510273-avatar-kumuds.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have been watching interviews, listening to podcasts and reading articles after articles and books after books on Real Estate Investing. However, I can't seem to find anything on contractors.
Brandon is awesome, I...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2285005/small_1694717128-avatar-dougs177.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Is it worthwhile to invest the 40 hours and get my real estate license so I can a) broker my own deals and b) work directly with the listing agent or seller when possible?Without a license, how can I find multi-family...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2480616/small_1694555615-avatar-mohammedm59.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am in the process of looking at single-family properties for my first rental. I don't have any cash on hand for the cash reserves. Is it important to have the cash reserves already saved up BEFORE you acquire a rent...