When people hear the term “passive income,” their minds usually flash to real estate investing. But, taking on real estate debt may not be the best option for you—especially if you have a high-risk financial portfolio...
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I just received a commercial lease draft for a restaurant location in the Philadelphia area. I have heard about all the nightmare stories regarding people that signed leases without seeking professional help, so I was...
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Good Day All! I am elated to be among such a diverse group of knowledable individuals. I currently work as an HR ProfessionaI in the healthcare field but always had a strong interest in Real Estate Investing. Specific...
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I am starting out in investing in real estate. The problem is that I live in Brooklyn, New York and everything is extremely expensive. I am currently looking into investing in some out of state markets. Currently I ha...
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hey folksi'm out of state and am looking to learn more about Pittsburgh with the purpose of buying a few small MFRs in the area (4 to 10 units). Would love to hear from local investors / RE agents / PMs about the stat...
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Can anyone gauge the current rental market in Philly currently? Are you seeing less demand/inquiries from renters in general? Areas moving out of or into? Looking to get into Nor Lib or Fishtown, but have a hunch the ...
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Hello,I have a duplex currently let as a LTR and I am considering changing it to a MTR. The property is located within a 5 to 10 / 15 minute drive to 7 different hospitals, clinics, health care centres, etc. Close to ...
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I'm looking for some advice on how everyone evaluates a new city or region to begin investing. I've done a lot of homework on strategies I want to begin using in 2024, but still struggle with determining a region of ...
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Glad I could find this group to connect with R.E. Investors and access many free resources. I hope I can contribute and bring value with the private lending I can offer and range of business lending I can provide....
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Hello BP friends!I'm a newer member to BP, but I neglected to make a proper introduction. I really enjoyed all of the information that I read early in December, so I decided to become a PRO member shortly thereafter.I...