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Hello all, I currently own 2 properties one resident and one 4 unit (1commercial/ 3 residential). Fairly new to real estate and attempting to grow my knowledge and then my portfolio as fast as possible. I am seeking ...
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Hiring a property management company is a decision that requires careful thought. IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:
Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certific...
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I have built a real estate portfolio and real estate management/rehab company from scratch in a 4 year period. This is in addition to working at an investment bank during the day and putting in 12 hours between my wor...
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Will the housing market crash due to the increase in Covid - 19 cases? Is it wise to buy right now or to wait and see what happens with the virus?
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My lender told me that their bank will not accept private flood insurance for the property that I want to conventionally finance through them. He said that it must be government backed and that he doesn't know of any...
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Hi everyone, my name is Bianca and I am new to Bigger Pockets and real estate investment. My husband and I have decided to buy a class B single family home for BRRRR in Spring, Texas. We will be out of state investors...
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Hello all, my name is Bryan Melendez.I am new to all thing's real estate, residing in South Florida. After reading several articles and comments, Section 8 has caught my attention for various reasons. My goal is to su...
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Hello All,Im Javier a 27 Year Old Real Estate Newbie From Long Island Happy to join such a great community have been reading and learning from the site for about two weeks now.Finally posting to the forum, knowing how...
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We have all heard the horror stories, trashing the place, pouring concrete down the toilet. Just starting out as a landlord is tough to come to terms with. With everyone around you talking so negative about it, It t...
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Hello all! I’m a new investor I’m the Bridgeport CT. I’m from NYC and I’m in the market research portion of of my journey. I know the Bridgeport area has some war zones and I was wonder if I could get some in sight on...