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Hey Everyone! I'm super excited that 2023 is going to be the year I buy my first investment property. I just relocated to Pensacola, Florida and I'm on the hunt for a deal. I'm planning to use my FHA loan to buy a sma...
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Just looking to connect with any Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy grads out there on Bigger Pockets! Would love to hear about your background and your REI ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets Members,Here is the situation: I won an third-party auction bid for a bank foreclosed single family home. My bid was the highestest $425k but did not meet the reserve and so the bank may still c...
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I apologize in advance for the number of questions. I have tried to phrase them in such a way that it provides my conclusion and I am mostly looking for confirmation.If a CPA wants to do a quick review my return and d...
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Hello BP Community!I'm a residential investor in FL and I have been considering expanding my portfolio by purchasing an assisted living facility (ALF). This is a very new venture for me and I would be very grateful to...
Hi BP, and thanks for a fantastic podcast and community!I recently sold my company which gave me a lot of capital for investments. I already invest in stock market via ETFs.However, I really love the idea of buy-to-le...
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Hello, bigger pockets world! Hope everyone is doing well and all your families are healthy during these unprecedented times. Furthermore, I am a new investor looking to invest out of state in areas like Texas, North C...
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Hi, Looking at some NB in the 33993 area. SFH. Has anyone worked with Zach Lemaster and his guys in this area? Just looking for a couple of references as well as some of the FL specific gotchas - besides the alligato...
I have multiple properties in the Tampa bay and Lakeland area. Most of them bought when the roof was already getting old and some showed in the inspection that the roof is "near lifespan". Some I had patched up a few ...
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Hi,
I just completed a deal (duplex) and I inherited a tenant who does not have a bank account. He pays cash to the previous landlord.
I am new to real estate investing and would like to hear recommendations on wh...