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Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property. A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago. I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...
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I just ran into some unfortunate times in my investing career. I recently attempted a rehab and flip project and had to sell it for a loss before completion due to the two family home that I live in as well the tenant...
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Hey Everyone!BiggerPockets has been invaluable to my success as a real estate investor, so I just wanted to share what's possible with real estate if you set goals and follow through with your plan.A Little BackstoryI...
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I haven't seen anything in the forums less than a year old about this, but here on phoenix I hear a commercial for Offerpad/Opendoor perhaps 4-5 times a day. Always kinda figured they must lowball quick cash offers an...
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Hey BiggerPockets family!
My wife and I (mid-40s) are motivated W2 earners with a rental property under our belts, eager to expand our real estate portfolio and create significant passive income. We've set ambitious ...
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Hi all- I have a condo I rent out that I originally obtained through a first time home buyer loan. Well my lender sent me a letter because they noticed this isn't my primary residence anymore and the loan states that ...
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Hello everyone, and thanks in advance for your answers!My wife and I are just getting started in REI, and want to make sure we are off to a solid start. We’re planning to form an LLC, taxed as an S-Corp. to that end, ...
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My situation looks like a new investors dream deal on the surface. A 250 unit apartment, with owner financing that currently cash flows. The rents are well below market and the complex needs about 750k worth of renova...
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I am going to share my journey building my 16 bedroom assisted living property in Iowa. This will be my first time going into assisted living care. It took me a long time to get this deal done approximately 1.5 year...