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Let's face it, we live in a violent society. The average middle-class American doesn't see it, but those of us that invest in lower income neighborhoods see it every day. For an average, honest, middle-class or uppe...
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Hi folks - I'm new to Bigger Pockets and to landlording. As I was getting started, I found a lot of great information here and hope it will be a good place to help me get started.I recently inherited a triplex with 3/...
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Wanted to check other investors on how their journey went with freedom real-estate group. we had purchased a unit for 99k with $1000 rent - which looked very promising at that time. But since procuring this unit, it n...
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I am curious as to where all of you think the Bay Area market is going after Shelter in Place is lifted and the COVID-19 crisis starts to wind down? Currently, it is difficult to assess the true impact on the local re...
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I have a question about the 2 percent rule. This rule seems good but a little unrealistic. I'm sure this is possible in some parts of the country but here in southern Utah that seems a bit high. Does anyone have prope...
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any investors here in Birmingham or central Alabama?
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The Basics: I've been watching the micro-climate that is San Diego's short-term vacation rental market since I moved there in 2015. I have numerous friends who rent out their primary residence and completely cover the...
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I have a leak above the kitchen in a rental that's coming from the bathroom somewhere. It is leaking through the light fixture in the kitchen and dripping down. There is water damage to the ceiling and bulkhead. Conse...
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Why do our renovation expenses seem to be so much more expensive than investors I hear on BP podcasts or at conferences, etc.? I hear investors repeatedly quoting renovation expenses of value-add apartment renovation...
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Hi everyone! My name is Henry Liu and I just got into college rentals. Does anyone have experience doing this? May I please pick your brain??? Humbly, Henry