Mike Mocek
What is happening in Toledo, OH?
If you have ever been to Toledo, Ohio you will see our welcome sign, "You will do better in Toledo," throughout the city. In 1913, The slogan was initiated to represent the positive attitude of Toledo's residents. Eve...
Karen Margrave
Vacancy rates on Vacation Rental
When weighing the option of Short term, vacation rental vs. long term rental, where do you find vacancy rates for short term properties?
Marc Shin
Property management for STR in Indianapolis
Hello,I'm under contract for a duplex in Indianapolis. Can anyone recommend a good property management company or co-host for STR's in Indy? thanks!
Brian Hudson
Looking for first opportunity in Chatt area
Hi all,We are looking to get into a first rental. I'm willing to be a little ambitious, considering up to quads that need light work, but my wife is leaning pretty hard on wanting a turnkey SFH. I agree with wanting t...
Raymond Northcutt
A page from the House-Hack Chronicles: Just Getting Started!
This is a story of the humble beginnings of an aspiring real estate investor. My name is Ray Northcutt, and I got bit by the real estate bug in January of this year when my fiancée, Kendall – also on Bigger Pocke...
Victoria Townsend
Thoughts on my first owner-finance offer?
Hi BP,I am in contact with an owner in Kansas City (MO) who owns 3 duplexes free and clear (total rents for all 6 units are $2850/mo). He owns these properties free & clear, and is willing to sell them at $175,000...
Amanda Dallman
Investing in Wenatchee, WA
The great migration powered by remote working is fueling the growth of Wenatchee and the surrounding areas. The average home sale price is up 30% over the last 18 months with little sings of slowing. The city is rank...
Kirsten Ostby
Commercial Landlords with a Bar as a tenant during COVID
Those of you who have a Bar as a tenant, how are you handling the current situation? This is assuming they are not paying rent. I have a Bar/brewery tenant and they are claiming to be in a dire situation, awaiting gov...
Arthur Eggink
How to find the down payment
Hi everyone very new to both bigger pockets and real estate investing. My wife and I have been looking at properties for the last month and came across a mobile home park with 51 units,49 of which are rented, that gr...
Jo F.
Hold or sell? Experienced landlord - clueless number cruncher.
I have owned my home for 8 years and have about 250k equity in it. It seems like an ideal HOLD (historically still the lowest purchase price in a great upscale neighborhood - I purchased from a retiree who moved overs...