![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180568/small_1695123463-avatar-beckyzack13.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello PB friends,I am in the process of gathering information so i can purchase my first home. My plan is to buy and hold a multi-family residence, live in one and rent out the others. Should i setup an LLC and purcha...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/297632/small_1621442549-avatar-lkoppes.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi, BP,My husband and I somewhat fell into real estate investing when I was gifted my childhood home from my elderly father. We were living in our town home and quickly realized the benefit of moving into my childhood...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2090262/small_1709396774-avatar-erics947.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
So my duplex was vacant for almost a year (could have been more aggressive with finding tenants) and I was let go from my job back in January so I was bleeding for a while. I got a good paying job and my property is n...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/267820/small_1707842389-avatar-jorgea3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies. I care about collections, not just bodies in the building. Many property manage...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3134913/small_1729021641-avatar-shayans18.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Members,
I hope you're all doing well!
I’m looking for some advice on a fix/flip property that I purchased with two friends almost two years ago. At the time, we were new to the market and, admittedly, didn...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/125109/small_1621417995-avatar-mollica.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have an executor who would prefer to sell to me rather than pay for listing. The reverse is about 100K over market value in current condition. He wants to be able to pay off the grandchildren named in the will to...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1689033/small_1621514796-avatar-jamesy75.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I suspect I’m not the only one drawn to all the internet gurus claiming the sky is falling. How do you balance awareness of an alternate point of view with maintaining your sanity? I feel the market is a safe place to...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1004110/small_1621507236-avatar-craigw66.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
We bought 1.5yr ago on the south shore of Boston. Purchase was a 355k 2/1 1200sf .3 acre single family fixer up 25min from downtown Boston. We have put approximately 50k into it including new kitchen, new bath, new wi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/22696/small_1621361977-avatar-ra24.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I own a single-family home that I have been able to rent successfully over the past several years. The last tenants moved out in June 2008 after 4+ years. Since then the property has been vacant as I attempt to fi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/165587/small_1621420702-avatar-asilang.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What are the fees like?
Lets say you have 5k equity in the house you'd like to pull out. If it costs 2k to do it, it might not make sense.
Right now I am looking at how fast I can grow my business. Taki...