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Account Closed Multi-family Rental, Good. Single-Family Rental, Bad?
13 December 2019 | 8 replies

Just read an article on a man only interested in multi-families in Austin TX and won't consider single-families, with the main reason being that Millennials can't afford to buy in the current housing market and their ...

Sean Dezoysa Common reasons for ownership in a trust?
10 February 2013 | 14 replies

I notice a decent amount of homes in my area have a trust listed on the title as the owner. This was surprising to me. What are the most common reasons average, non-investor folks would have their home owned by a trus...

Craig Moore Putting together your marketing letter (Question)
1 March 2016 | 3 replies

Hi BP,I've been reading through the site and looking at different tips from you all (thanks btw). I, however, haven't found a thread on what to include in my direct mail letter. I am ready to begin sending out letters...

Steve Shaffer Smart NOI boost or shiny object?
17 August 2020 | 4 replies

Hello all.  I am located in Fargo, ND and currently have 62 units across 16 properties. I am using third party property management at 6%.  The items I find myself needing consistently are cleaning, maintenance, lawn s...

Ellie Perlman Evaluating a RE Opportunity When Investing with a Syndicator
2 September 2020 | 2 replies

Here are 5 steps you should follow when considering an opportunity to join a syndication as a passive investor.

Step 1: Determine the Exact Nature of the Opportunity
Ostensibly, this is the very first step that on...

Lee Singleton DSTs vs 1031 for Deferring Capital Gains
5 April 2024 | 6 replies

Hello everyone, This is my first post on Bigger Pockets. My focus is working with Accredited Investors to help defer capital gains. I get asked often about the difference between DSTs and 1031s, so I wrote up this qui...

Yu Liu Looking for Austin home to do STR before end of year
21 December 2023 | 20 replies

My friend and I are looking into the Austin, TX market for STRs and wanted to get opinions/tips on the areas to look at and what to expect Does anyone own a property that they do STRs on and can give us a general sens...

Akshar Puri New Investor in the Bay Area
8 October 2023 | 35 replies

Hi BP community - my name is Akshar and I am a new investor hoping to close my first deal this year.
My background: I have worked in the hedge fund industry for over 4 years, and am now trying to diversify some of my...

Steven Sestir Analyzing Deals for a House Hack
1 February 2020 | 3 replies

I am a newbie try to analyze deals for a house hack and when I do so I am putting down 3.5 to 5 percent down on the house, but when I get the finial numbers cash on cash return is around 12 % but my cash flow is very ...

Anh Vu Just hiring a property manager
22 April 2016 | 4 replies

Hi, new landlord here :)I move out of state for 3 years and decide to hire and property manager for my vacant property. He did a good job finding tenant, however, he wants me to sign a revised contract, asking tenant ...