Dan Smucker
The best areas in to invest in SFH's from afar
I live in the Bay Area and never was able to jump in the market here - now it's insanely expensive. I need to invest in other areas outside of the Bay Area such as Dallas, Charlotte, maybe Tampa . . .Houston? I would ...
Andy Odano
What's the best way to get into an income property?
Hello,I'm new to BiggerPockets but have found it very educating thus far as I get started in the REI world. I'm a Los Angeles native looking to invest in out of state income properties, and hopefully, build a portfoli...
Gregory Massi
Top 5 for lease agreements
Hello everyone. I am purchasing my first investment property in two weeks and was wondering what are your top 5 rules/policies/terms that you like to include in your lease agreement (that aren't found in the typical l...
Charles Barr
Buying a small hotel/motel in South Florida as 1st property
Background
I'm a new real estate investor in Miami Beach trying to buy my first property, preferably locally*. I could spend at least $500,000 in cash on a property myself, $1-20 million if I go into it with a family...
Loren Thomas
New member from Seattle area
Hello!I've been lurking here for a couple weeks, nearest I can figure BiggerPockets looks to be a huge resource in so many different ways. Great, great website with so many knowledgeable people. I came across the podc...
Nathan Shankles
$224k in equity, $800/mth cash flow - how do I grow?
I’m 32 years old, and a full time teacher. My wife and I own two investment properties with $224k in equity that are currently cash flowing $800/mth after all expenses and after accounting for vacancy/maint/capex. Our...
Nathan Gesner
Half of LA Short-Term Rentals Breaking the Law?
https://laist.com/news/housing...
According to this article, a recent study showed nearly half of the LA short-term rentals were in violation of the law. LA collected $40,000 in fines last year, but could have collec...
Tony Ngo
Need help analyzing a mobile home park deal - South Oregon Coast
We're looking to buy our first mobile home park and need help. All homes are owned by tenants. Homes are older but we don't know the age of the homes It is on septic and wells. The seller is asking $850k. What is ...
Jordan Rhoads
BRRRR partner or consultant?
I've been looking for my first out of state BRRR deal in Kansas City and since I don't know the area very well I think I'd prefer to have extra help for my first deal. I have an $82k HELOC and my main goal on my first...
Phillip Gainey
What is with Memphis?
I've already posted my bad experience with investing out of state in Memphis. Horrible tenants! Some on this board who SELL the "turnkey cash flow in Memphis" dream to out state (or country) investors come on and ju...