Brett O
3bd, 1ba, pretty nice neighborhood, $22,100 --- Should I buy? (pics)
I'm trying to decide weather or not this house will be a good investment for me. It can be purchased for $22,100 And it will rent for $600 per month. I estimate it needs $5,000 worth of fix up to make it rentable. Ta...
Nate S.
Need some advice on VA home loan
I just got out of the army, I just inherited my mother's house. I would like to use a VA home loan on my own house when the Hamp incentive is done with but I have to live there for another x amount months. Yet the thi...
Sean Ray
I have $50 and I am ready to invest in Dallas. Now what? Plano?
MY FIRST BP POST! YAY!I have read 100 books, read forums, watched podcasts, analyzed deals, talked to my lender, paid off all my debt and I have $50k to play with. I can't use that $50k to buy multiple properties in D...
Nik Moushon
What general maintenance things to you let your tenants do?
I'm look for answers to my question both on a specific situation (which I'll describe) and as a general overview.This is my first rental. Tenants moved in a month ago. Summer is in full swing now and in my location it...
Armand Dufrane
Reasons against waiting for home prices to fall
Hi all, after chairman Powells speech yesterday, it is clear that the fed is committed to fighting inflation by raising interest rates and selling bonds. This will have a negative effect on the housing market due to l...
Kelly Sennholz
Where will Californians Live??
A recent post on BiggerPockets indicated the imposition of a new $500 per day fine in California for using potable water for ANYTHING but regular in-house use. No one at all commented on this. This is a serious statem...
James Masotti
First rental acquisition since joining BP
So historically I've been terrible at keeping these sort of deal diaries, but I'm hoping the BP community will help keep me honest...and updating. Back on February 22 I closed on my first rental property since joining...
Account Closed
Flippers, how did you figure out accurate pricing/negotiations with contractors.
I am trying to learn how to properly estimate rehab costs and negotiate with contractors. I’ve heard a lot about contractors taking advantage and overpricing. Any advice would help.
Orlando Goodon
Inherited multiple evictions on section8. Need to occupy
Just purchased a large 5 units with multiple section 8 tenants in pending evictions that have been going on for at least the last 3 months if not longer. For the terms of my loan I need to occupy one of these units wi...
Noah Fele
Seeking Input on My First Real Estate Investment Strategy for Passive Income
Hello BiggerPockets community,I'm thrilled to join this forum and seek advice from experienced real estate investors. Here's what I've considered so far:
1. Markets:
Local Market: I live in the DMV area (DC/MD/...