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Long term BP member but infrequent poster. I currently rent in SF (SoMa) but starting to consider a MF purchase in Q1 using a FHA loan. The idea would be to move into one unit while renting the other(s). I do...

Hi,I just recently joined BiggerPockets and this is my first post. I have learned a lot reading through the different forum topics and now have a question of my own. I have a 4-plex that just had a water leak do to an...

You walk into your house, the door is connected to the T.V., the dishwasher can be run by your phone. You can have a discussion via text with your waterbed.What does it all spell out? A smart home!R developers and reh...

Hi, Fellow STR investorsCurrently, I am using a third-party PM software to automatically generate a door code that is the last 4 digits of guest's registered phone number and then manually set the same code on my Schl...

So I finally got my first property under contract with a conventional rehab loan. I'm including an additional 20k on the loan to upgrade and furnish the property but I'm unsure about what I should upgrade and what mat...

Hi all!I've been on BiggerPockets too long to have just made an account here :)I organized my intro so hopefully it's easier to read (FYI: I promise to read all responses within reason).A bit of backgroundI graduated ...

Why is the cap rate normally reserved for commercial real estate investing? Do I look like I don't know what I am talking about if I market a SFR or duplex and mention its cap rate? 

We need to generate some more cash flow in our lives and we can go anywhere. But where to go?
I like surfing and she likes skiing in the mountains. 
We have three rental properties and they are in Sacramento, CA, Bo...

Why are most self-employed investors doing for health insurance?

Hi everyone,My husband and I are looking in the San Jose area to buy a multi-family home. We have a prospect that is asking $699,000 for a duplex. After looking at the open house we like that there is great potential....