Erika Young
Is North Minneapolis ever going to "happen"?
Hello all,I am just starting to look for deals in the Twin Cities area, and it seems that most buy and hold properties fall well below the 2% threshold in the Metro area and quite a bit beyond. (I will confess here: I...
Daniel Rehner
Young Tenants breaking up
Hi all, I am a first time real estate investor and bought a duplex back in Feb and was able to turn ithe around before the 2nd mortgage paymen, which I was pretty happy about. And if you would have asked me how things...
Josh Robbins
My First Deal - $60k Duplex - What do you think?
Hi All,9 months ago i decided i wanted to invest in real estate and i'm finally taking action and got my first investment under contract (home inspection next week). I've run the numbers but would love to hear what p...
Jia Liu
Leveraging 401K to invest in real estate
I am thinking about leveraging my 401K savings to invest in real estate. Does anyone have experience with that and would like to share their story? What are the pros and cons of doing that? Thanks!
Tess Tari
First turnover!
Hi Everyone! It's been a while since I posted last. We've been struggling with our inherited tenants, and we're finally at the end of the lease! I will say that we have learned a LOT through this last eleven months...
Avi Garg
First sub 30k property
Finally closed on my first sub $30k property. This is my first investment since joining BP and 2nd overall. Some quick numbers:Purchase price $19kMonthly rent: $715Cash flow: $330@Travis BeehlerI was inspired by @Trav...
Sion Nickson
Estimate rehab cost per sq ft.
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I was wondering what were wholesalers and flippers in the New Jersey area using to estimate rehab cost per square feet.
-Sion Nickson
Frank Fiore Jr
To Short Sale or Not To Short Sale That Is The Question?
I realize there is no sure fire way to guarantee a lender will agree to a short sale and in a lot of cases it seems to come down to "the bottom line", will it be it more profitable; or should I say less costly; tha...
Kenneth Garrett
Do you accept Section 8 Tenants
I am asked on my rentals if I take Section 8 tenants. I never say no, I always say it depends on the financial numbers. I have never had a Section 8 tenant apply. What has been your experience with Section 8 tenant...
Mark Updegraff
The Marcellus Shale Money
It seems to me that the public at large as well as investors are unaware of the BOOM that is happening due to gas exploration! I think that everyone will agree that in our field we keep our eyes and minds open at all...