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I have been trying to learn more about the self-directed IRA because my potential investment money is currently setting in a traditional IRA. I find the BRRRR method most appealing. Would I be able to purchase a home,...
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Hello,I'm trying to kick-off my real estate career by doing house hacking. I'm going to be working in Chelsea NY and looking to invest in a multifamily property in NJ that is accessible to NY via train. I'd be staying...
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Hello all, I own a storage unit facility (indoor), and seem to have a plateau in the last few months in regards to filling up units. I have marketed in the local paper, outdoor advertisement, Facebook, craigslist,...
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Hello everyone! Asking for your expert opinion. Any thoughts are appreciated!We bought at $212k, we put 20% DP used DSCR(~45k because it was appraised at $206k).
Some of the updates we did: changed roof& hvac,...
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I’m looking to invest in real estate. And I often hear from “gurus” that you do not need any more or great credit. However, I feel like there is something they are not telling us. Maybe they are just trying to pocket...
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Hey BP community,
We just bought our first property that we plan to use for short term rentals. We currently have 4 long term rentals so this is the first time we will be working in the short term rental space.
A f...
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Hello everyone,I have a bit of money in an IRA right now that I would like to eventually use towards the purchase of a rental property. I am looking for advice from other investors who have used their IRA money. What ...
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Hello all,Funny story- on a chair lift skiing yesterday in this amazing state and met a guy who told me about bigger pockets and that it would change my life. How did the convo even get there? I mentioned I bought my ...
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Hi all,
I’m new to the BP community and really excited about to prospect of starting a real estate portfolio. I am considering the purchase of a duplex to house hack my way to a decent-sized portfolio of multi-fami...
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I was wondering if any apartment building owners ever considered converting their units so the living room becomes a bedroom. This would only work if one didn't need to cross the living room to get somewhere else. I...