Michelle Reid
How did you build a network as an OOS investor?
I've owned a multi-family in the past but I was local so I had many connections to trades people and contractors. I'm now looking into the Tampa area. My biggest hurdle is finding the tradespeople and contractors I ca...
Rome Star
I am eager to enhance my knowledge in the field of real estate investing.
My journey began during the pandemic of 2020, when I found myself burdened with debt and a credit score below 500. Fortunately, I had recently started a new job in an essential field, which provided a minimum wage inc...
Leor D.
How to maximize rental income from 1st property for 2nd property?
Hi BP,When I made the purchase, I spent well below my "purchase power" if you will because I wanted to ensure my 9-5 job could cover not having a tenant (which at the time wasn't an issue because there was a tenant). ...
Peter Cogliano
Subject To Investing
Hey BP community, couple quick questions for you all this morning in regards to a property I am looking to take over subject to the existing mortgage. •Can I acquire the home if the owner has filed for Ch. 13 bankrupt...
Patrick Lorang
Financing Fixer House
I'm new to Bigger Pockets and in need of financing advice/direction with regard to purchase of a fixer house, on which I have a purchase and sale agreement. Built in 1890, the home has seen little remodeling and so re...
Melissa Romano
Durango, Colorado: Vacation Rentals and Ferringway
My husband and I are starting to look for a second (summer) home in Durango, CO, and would love to find something we can rent out as a vacation rental when we are not using ourselves. We prefer to stay close to town a...
Kristine Eickman
Am I at the mercy of seller?
I just signed on a contract last night on my first rental. In the signed agreement I stated I wanted to be able to show the home with proper notice to the owners. They don't want to close until April 21st so it would ...
Ryan Allgood
Oklahoma City Newbie
Hello, my story re-starts after hiking the Appalachian trail...Coming home to Texas in daze after hiking 500 miles of the AT. My wife and I decided to move to Oklahoma City for low cost of living and job market(2017)....
Angela Strotz
Looking for locals to network with in the PNW
Hi Everyone! I stumbled upon this site and the podcasts just yesterday, shortly after deciding it's time to start getting serious about real estate investing. I've listened to two podcasts, only to discover I have S...
Madeline Mercer
Financing my purchase
HELP! Short version. I am in process of purchasing an investment property in New Jersey. As I am preparing my documents for closing. I discovered my current mortgage is behind secondary to an increased in December...