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Hello! My wife and I are new to the REI scene and actively looking to make connections, deals and grow our portfolio. We just recently bought a duplex and am owner occupying. The tenant side was already rented out and...
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Hey everybody,
I will admit, I am new to Bigger Pockets website. I have been listening to the podcast off and on for about a year now, and have been doing real estate investing since December of 2018. I am seeking...
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Hello,We are buying our first duplex. After the inspection about to ask for a price reduction. Since this is our first time I was wondering on opinions of others on how much to ask and how to include the cost of labor...
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Hello, my name is Ethan. I'm 22 years old. I want to save up and buy my first property but idk what the best way to save that money is. Should I use a traditional bank account? Should I invest my money in bonds/stocks...
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Par for the Stockton Course? – The Vanilla Stockton MLS Property.Over the last few weeks I have made some bold general statements regarding how hard it is to find an even halfway decent deal on the MLS in Stockton, CA...
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I've done a few searches here, and I think I have a pretty good idea of what I need to do.
I purchased my first rental property about 45 Days ago and I'm still renovating the property.
I purchased the distressed REO...
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Hey all, what would you recommend doing with a STR property that's just barely breaking even after all expenses? It's a 3 BR old bungalow in Tampa that I'm renting out on Airbnb. My prop management is handling everyth...
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It's been nearly 2 years since my first post "$1,300,000 Deal at Age 21 & I'm Retired!", I wanted to share an update. Last year, 13 months after I bought my first 20 unit apartment, I had increased the gross month...
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Well - let's hope this isn't too complicated.I just acquired a large parcel in Sacramento, CA that is adjacent to several houses in a subdivision. Many of the houses have gates in their fences that open onto my proper...