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Mostly because I’m nosey, please reply yes if you’re a DIYer, no if you sub out all work, or some other hands off investor method. Along with details if you wish. Fyi, I’m definitely hands on, even built from ground ...
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Hi everyone. I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I need some advice. The situation is that we moved in to take care of my elderly parents several years ago and ended up adding onto their house so ...
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This is my first forum question, so thought I'd start out with something light, such as tax reform. I just re-read "The Fair Tax Book" by Neil Boortz and former Congressman Hal Linder. Has anyone read this book y...
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Since
my last post a lot has happened. Previously I wrote about my experience purchasing my first
property (traditional financing), which also happens to be long
distance, and what I learned along the way. I've spe...
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Looking to buy turnkey in Memphis. I also am buying one local in Utah (probably a duplex). My question: I am very busy with 4 kids and a profession and am thinking Turnkey would be my best option. I would like to hear...
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This trend has been growing increasingly, but it's actually hurting most new investors. I've read so many posts from people in their early 20s talking about getting out of the rat race before they are even in it. Mayb...
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Okay everyone, here we go...I'm sure that given my extensive business experience and background I'll have much more to contribute as we go along, but today is my first conversation with the Bigger Pockets community, s...
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I’m a new investor looking to buy a STR in the Gatlinburg area. One of my hesitations is knowing what will happen to demand during a recession. The STR market in Gatlinburg seems solid now, but how did it hold up duri...
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I have a rental that is rented with signed lease for 1,300 a month the new tenant who just moved in last month, this month decides he only is going to pay $1200 because he says he didn't do an final walk thru prior to...
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I have a number of single family homes. I have sold a few and 1031'd the money into DSTs. I don't love those for a variety of reasons. I have learned recently that one can 1031 into many syndications. This is appe...