Natasha Rooney
Thoughts on Alabama as an initial spot to invest?
Hello! Anyone have any thoughts on Alabama as a potential market? I know it is landlord friendly, low tax rates, affordable... Any insight?TIA
Daniel Stevens
New member and excited to get some initial properties
Hello everyone! I live in Northern Oakland County in the State of Michigan about 45 minutes North of Detroit. I am starting out later in life (age 50) and looking to have some passive cash flow and hoping for apprec...
David Rutledge
How much below listing price should initial offer be?
Hi Everyone,I am ready to put in an offer on my first buy and hold investment property.I have heard time and time again in all my research that you make your money when you get into the property so I am very aware tha...
Edmond Dantes
Has Cleveland initiated a new lead based paint certification?
Good evening,I'm an investor out of state, the owner of a single family home in Cleveland.My property manager told me that the city of Cleveland has initiated a new lead based paint certification, moreover this certif...
Cameron Price
Depreciation: when do I get credit for initial purchase?
I've Learned a ton about accounting lately, but I just can't seem to figure out depreciation.I bought a rental property for $25,000 in 2012. I was paying back $500/ month at 4% interest to a private investor. I sold t...
Steve Saussier
Starter Question - Is there a pathway to initiate the buying
Hi,With your infinite wisdom, are you guys aware of any way commercial properties can be procured directly from lenders?What I am hoping that if owners are defaulting on their mortgages, one could contact them and ask...
Tom S.
1031exchange on house initially purchased to rent but now selling
I have a house that I purchased to do the BRRR method with. During the inspection period of the sale, I had a rental inspection performed on the house per my cities ordinances. I also got rental insurance on the prope...
Paul Zofsak
Initial loan with hard money and then refi with conventional???
It was suggested to me that I could use hard money to secure a property and then refinance 3-4 months or so later to a conventional loan. The idea being that a refinance is easier to acquire than a standard conventi...
Jarid T. Sox
Tear apart my initial estimating strategy. Help me learn please
This is a bit of a dual post between a new member introduction and starting out. My name is Jarid Sox. I am currently active duty in the USMC but will be transitioning out within the next several months. I have been l...
Wendell Butler
Initial Game Plan for Starting My Real Estate Investing Journey
Hello! My name is Wendell, I am 26 years old and I am brand new to BiggerPockets, already love all the support and information in the community.I just wanted to layout where I am at in my investment journey as well as...