Jason Fox
Seattle / Tacoma Area, Does the 1% Rule still apply for rentals?
Hello All, longtime reader first time poster ha ha.....My question is this, does the 1 or 2% rule apply here in the Seattle area? I dont see how it could, please read on. So this past spring I had an epiphany and ...
Sara C.
Flip house not selling
Hi, guys…trying to stay calm over here :) My flip has now been on the market for a month in a seller's market in Atlanta and showings have slowed waaay down. Click here for the listing, w/ address, pics. (fyi sq foot...
Michael Johnson
Theres absolutely positively no way ..... is there?
Michael Johnson, unproven; yet serious.I walked into a local real estate office and chatted with a lovely realtor named Annabelle. After 15 or so minutes, boom she invites me to her office and we started looking at th...
Dawn Curry
Buying with only 5% down
So I've been running into obstacles with funding an investment property. I am looking at a rental property, but all the lenders I talk to are requiring 20% down, which would totally drain all my capital. How are BPers...
Eliu Rosario
MTR and ALE
Hello all, I have a home in Hudson Valley, NY. I have my property listed on Zillow, Airbnb, and Furnished Finders and have been contacted by ALE twice. I have submitted the screening questions and set my rental at $5...
Dawon Irvin
Exploring the ABCs of Real Estate A Dictionary of Real Estate Terms
This post serves as a detailed reference point—a compendium of real estate knowledge that delves into the fundamental aspects of this dynamic field.
1031 Exchange: A tax-deferred exchange allowing the sale of one pro...
Vasilii Baban
Starting with a duplex
I am planning to start,and as i have learned from many investors it seems to be better buying a duplex and live in one of the units,but with the rates that i can get approved and the prices in my market doesn’t seem t...
Kirill Chervets
Indianapolis
Good Monday to all of you!
I have really been considering investing out of state and getting myself several rentals in a much more affordable and high ROI than is offered in expensive Seattle. I am looking for a sma...
Giuseppe Pavone
Hello from Hamilton, Ontario!
Hi Everyone. I've been a member of Bigger Pockets for months now but just started diving into this site a bit more recently... What a great resource for investors! I've been at it for about 10 years now. I formed a...
John Hanson
1% or 2% rule in Minnesota?
I'm just getting started in real estate investing, with the intent of renting out either single family homes, multi-family or townhomes. I know that one cannot go strictly by the 1% or 2% rule, and that more detaile...