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We purchased a significantly distressed rental property in Austin October of 2023 and were hit with a huge (3x) property tax bill at the end of the year. The previous owner had an "over 65" exemption. We submitted a p...
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Raleigh, 27601, homes sold within a 5 mile radius and in the past 90 days averaged 276k but I'm using 175k. It's a SFH, 2000 sq feet, interior completely gutted, no floors, just studs, exterior is good, quoted 50k in...
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I have spoken with many investors about how they handle their property taxes and the overwhelming majority seem to appeal their annual assessment only when the value jumps a certain percentage (say 5-10%). There are a...
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in TX - is there a time period you have to wait to refinance? I bought my first property with cash. first 2 banks said they would only refinance with a loan of 80% of the COST of the purchase price plus rehab. I thou...
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Just as the title stated, I am a first time home buyer, and I'd like to know how to choose the right location to buy. I've been listening to bigger pockets for about 2 years now, and I hear location brought up a lot. ...
Hello Pro Members,I am analyzing a deal that I found on Zillow, and it looks like such a steal! I am a little troubled though because it has been on Zillow for 21 days. It is a FSBO triplex, located in one of the bett...
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This would be my first time trying to do an all cash rehab refi and hold. So needless to say I'm pretty nervous. This property in Nashville, zip 37216.Original property was a 2 br 1 bath duplex and an additional expan...
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Jumping deep into real estate investing and looking to connect with real player— investors, buyers, and deal-makers. Based in Santa Monica, focused on out-of-state markets with strong growth.
Not here for sales pit...
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As of today, I officially own my first investment property! Back in July my good friend of mine had turned me on to BiggerPockets, and I have been hooked ever since. I immediately began listening to ALL the podcasts, ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets! I’m a newish REI in Houston, Texas and I’m actively looking to partner up on my first multi family investment property. I’m a full time mechanical engineer in oil & gas, and with the recent d...