![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/163192/small_1621420473-avatar-christophersica.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone!
I must be a slow learner because as I learn more and more, I find that I am more puzzled by the market here in Austin TX.
I was recently trying to use the 50% rule and the 2% rule as diffe...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1961700/small_1695586189-avatar-stephank10.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hey everyone, I've recently started my journey for purchasing a property about a month ago and have been fine-tuning what I'm looking for during this time but, I am hearing mixed opinions on whether I should buy now i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/622376/small_1621494005-avatar-lloyds4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Economic Update
(Monday, July 13, 2020)
Not since the 1960s has the United States experienced social upheaval like it is experiencing today. We have protests, an upcoming national election, and a massively divide...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2587707/small_1668691755-avatar-jaredt123.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
NC at it's finest.
Sanford is a lovely little town situated in the heart of NC, supporting a population of just under 31,000 and employing about 13.3k people (-0.55% year over year).
Sanford's annual population gr...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1064595/small_1664382809-avatar-daltont2.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I’ve got an opportunity to buy a rental house potentially for zero down, but I’m not sure if this is a good deal or not. The current owner has offered to put up the down payment and add that onto the total price of th...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2869731/small_1699127214-avatar-jennifers667.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, all!I am considering getting my real estate license and just want some input on starting off. 1) What is one thing you wish you had known before you got started as a realtor? 2) Can you "keep your day job" whi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1794336/small_1621515615-avatar-victora132.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone,
Hope you are staying safe and healthy during these unusual times. First foremost thank you Bigger Pockets for having this platform. It's so motivating to see so many success stories on here.
A Litt...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/303808/small_1621442993-avatar-markadouglasjr.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So I've come across a potential deal: A duplex with one side vacant and one occupied with a Section 8 tenant. The numbers look better than average - the rent from the occupied side would completely cover the mortgage...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/220127/small_1621434152-avatar-davycrockett76.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi All -I had a quick question about a deal that I'm looking at and would love any and all feedback. This would be 4 Duplexes, 1 triplex, seller financed. The balloon is 3-years and I would be looking to implement t...
Anyone currently doing this? What are the items/costs involved for setup and service? This would be over a few acre area with building spread out. Would like to hear any input regarding this
Thanks