Thomas Larsen
First House Hack Decisions
I need some advise biggerpockets community! I have been learning about REI for 2 years now. I've read countless books and 100s of hours of podcasts. The number 1 reason guests have said people don't get started is bec...
Darren Horrocks
Rooming Houses - Risk vs Reward?
I am curious to get some opinions on rooming houses. (A single house, rented per room /w shared kitchen/bath) Typically D or C occupants. Rented month to month. Apparently no vacancy in the property I'm looking at and...
Account Closed
Rentals - using Agent vs Not
Hi,Wondering what the community's thoughts are on using an Agent for rentals. Does it hurt or help you? I've always thought that using craigslist and trulia/zillow myself is the way to go. I dont pay a fee which takes...
Patrick Cousineau
Rent by the room, Portland OR
I will be looking to buy a 3br single family home in Portland, Oregon within the next few months. I am drawn to the idea of minimizing my housing expenses through house hacking and understand multifamily homes such as...
Grant Doyle
How do I learn how to judge between new construction and buying?
Hey everyone! I am wanting to explore the options of buying vs. building new in the Kansas City area. I purchased a four-plex in Oklahoma that has been great, but quite the fixer upper. My wife loves the idea of getti...
Adam L.
Revisit: Corporate Relo: keep or sell?
Revisiting this topic from this post 2 weeks ago after meeting w/ the Relo Realtors and gathering more information.
https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/835654-corporate-relocationdo-i-keep-my-house-to-ren...
Don Ashby
New to REI from Utah
Hello, I've been lurking about for a few months now and have enjoyed learning from you all on the great opportunity of real estate investing.My primary focus will be on buy and hold of sfh. The goal is to average 2 a ...
Heather H.
More educated populace or irrational exuberance?
I just found out that two people from my high school graduating class are both entering REI - one renovating a property to rent out, and one doing their first flip. Neither of these people have any background in real ...
Nikki Nakamoto
Guidance in gentrifying neighborhood
Hi BP community! Me and my husband (and 2 small kids) are looking to invest in our first deal, preferrably Murray Hill/Lakeshore area of Jacksonville Florida and trying not to get stuck in analysis paralysis. Looking ...
Michael Conway
FHA 203k Contractor Recommendation
Hey BP!Does anyone have a referral/recommendation for a design-build contractor in San Diego who will work with FHA 203K requirements? I'm looking at the option of building a granny flat over a garage on an SFR. Tha...