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My husband and I close on our first STR in a mid-August. I am curious to hear feedback on pros and cons of having a hot tub as an amenity? We live in an area where it is nice weather for 8-9 months out of the year b...
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Howdy Bigger Pockets!
My name is Jeremy. I'm a newbie real estate investor out of Houston, TX. I currently work full-time in industrial automation sales. I've always tried to find ways to boost my income, meanin...
I just purchased a duplex 2 weeks ago where the rents were almost half of market rent. I decided not to do what everyone else in Portland is doing when they acquire a property--namely kick out all the tenants, rehab,...
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I currently own an investment property and have been considering pre-paying the mortgage down to increase equity but not sure if this is the right approach. My mind tends to focus on the increased monthly cash flow f...
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I'm not good at introductions. I'm a single mother of two currently completing my Business degree and working full time. I am interested in flipping houses, among other things. Not just for profit, although it is a gr...
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I am interested in doing my first BRRRR. Here in Utah the market is priced pretty high. I would love to do one in a lower priced market in the Midwest but don't want to deal with coordinating with contractors for reha...
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I started investing at the beginning of 2021. I've done a few deals but feel like i'm missing opportunities because there is still a lot I don't understand. It's easy to see what investors are paying for properties ...
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Hi all,I have a great tenant who has been requesting I allow them to get a dog. I have decided to go ahead and allow them to get a dog as I believe it will create a 'home' like environment. These tenants pay the rent ...
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Retired Navy and have been trucking out of STL for two years. Looking for a small multi family to house hack and slowly get off the road. Need to find a lender to work with and an agent who knows rentals. I have renta...
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Hello BiggerPockets!
My name is Aidan McGee, and I am from the Madison Area of Wisconsin. I currently attend Madison Area Technical College, and work full time on the horticulture team at Epic! I have recently got in...