Keith K.
Utilities expense paid by renters typical... or wishful thinking?
In doing early analysis on potential investment properties for buy-and-hold, I check Craigslist and other online tools to find rent rates for properties close to my prospect property. These listings often will say th...
Scott Pigman
Obligatory 2% Rule Post: Origins, 50% rule, and interest rates
I believe that it's in the BP charter that every member is required to start a thread about either the 2% rule or the 50% rule at some time. So here's mine.Does anyone know when and where the 2% rule was first stated?...
Carolyn Leonforte
Dilemma over next steps to take, looking for advice!
Good afternoon from Germany! As a quick introduction, I’m an active-duty Air Force member stationed at Rammstein Air Base. My retirement is knocking on the door, four years away from 20! I’m ready to take my next step...
Aaron P.
Direct mail composition
I am having a bit of trouble deciding on what to put on my mailers. Should I put "I buy houses." Because that seems a bit too rash. I've heard that others do this on the podcast and clearly they have had success. But ...
Caleb Williams
Never Rent to Family Members: Exceptions?
First of many posts on the Bigger Pockets Forum! And an odd one at that to kick things off. I live in Nashville but am hunting for my first cash deal in my hometown of Dayton Ohio (have a few family members already). ...
Blake Andrus
Commercial Broker vs Me
I have begun my real estate investing career with my first deal. I'm looking to expand and my search has brought me to several commercial properties (2 quadplexes being sold as a portfolio). I have contacted the bro...
Kelly Worley
How Quirky is YOUR Property? (My two cents from a Branson perspective)
I started investing in Branson in 2008, and the trends have changed dramatically since then. Guests used to be satisfied with the more ordinary, nice, and clean properties. If you had a luxury product, you knew yours ...
Joe Kim
market changing quickly?
I recently spoke with a listing agent who was the original listing agent for my property that I eventually bought from a wholesaler. I was looking up my property under zillow and saw her name listed. I wanted to se...
Chad J Abel
Newbie investor to the rhode island area
Good afternoon. My name is CJ and I'm currently in the military in Florida. I'm going to be relocating to the Newport, Rhode Island area to retire. I plan to start investing in this area. Having never been to Rhode Is...
Marquis Harris
Spoke with my first Home Owner today! Advice?
As I was driving home from work today I saw a for sale by owner sign literally 6 minutes from my house. Im located in Massachusetts on the South Shore to be more specific. As a new RE investor still gaining knowled...