Doug G.
Starting out- commercial vs. residential?
Hi Group-
I've been reading and saving diligently to make my first transaction. My investment goal is to secure some passive income through real estate on a cash flow basis. I have focused my studies on residential ...
Mike Celli
Real Estate Agent Part Time
Hello allI have been looking to buy a home over the last couple of months and learned more about the real estate agent business. I’m interesting in exploring this career as a part time job. I know this is a time inten...
Tiffany Kho
Feedback for my very first MTR and STR
Hi everyone!It's been a long journey but I finally listed my first MTR in San Diego, CA and STR in Orlando, FL. I've never hosted before or created a listing. I haven't gotten any bookings for my MTR and only a couple...
Ray Riley
What's the pulse in Pittsburgh?
Hi, Rookie-ish investor here. Born and raised in Pittsburgh but, I currently live in suburban Philly. I have been strongly entertaining the idea of grabbing some property in my hometown. Seeing all the turn around in ...
Helen Fradette
Newbie here, How do I calculate percentage amount to save?
Hello, I'm in the stage of figuring out where my money is going. When I hear people say, "Live off 50% of your income, invest/save the rest" how would I calculate that amount? I know the difference between GROSS and ...
Raul Tirado
Investing in NY Duplex
I sold my single family home after 14 long years. Just got feed up with the high taxes and no appreciation. I’ve decided to rent in the short term and I’m considering purchasing a multi family (duplex) in either Wes...
McKellar Newsom
Who here remembers the RTC?
When I was 25, the resolution trust corporation (RTC) was auctioning off saving and loan debacle properties. I believe the RTC was formed by the government trying to bail out the S&Ls in trouble. I remember thin...
Bill B
will i be able to get a loan?
hello,
this is my first post, and i'm trying to learn as much as i can, but here is my situation: i currently live in chicago where i work part time and rent an apartment. my total bills are around $800 a month ($4...
Abe McLaurin
Columbus vs. Cleveland
Hello Bigger Pockets Community,
As a student at The Ohio State University, I have begun to dive into the Columbus market. So far I have enjoyed learning about Columbus and the recent trends/developments that impac...
Bruce Lynn
Hacking your down payment.....
Lots of new investors and some 1st time home buyers seem to have a tough time envisioning they can ever save enough for a down payment on an investment property.We see plenty of requests here for JV or FHA financing o...