what do y'all think about going to school for architecture? to then start design-build company that funds into my real estate company? be the boss and the designer. but don't go out and work for someone else like ever...

Hi, I'm in the process of closing on my second deal. I have an 8-unit apartment and soon 4 duplexes. Both are Class C properties. Because I require lending I struggle to make the numbers work on Class A properties (ho...

I bought my first strip mall 6 months ago.  I am looking to buy another one in Oklahoma.What is an acceptable cap rate?  I feel I need an 8% to  8.5% rate or better but the properties I am interested in are all in the...

Hey BP crew! I have experience with house hacking and am an interior designer by trade, I am very ready to start flipping homes in my area of Asheville, NC.  I have never worked with private money lenders or hard mone...

Hello all,I have been looking for a RE community ever since joining the industry back in late 2014 and I'm surprised I have just discovered this wonderful site. My journey (keeping it short): I got my CA Salespersons ...

Hello, my name is Theresa (Tess) and my partner is Phil.Let me start by saying I am not trying to steal any ideas from the tips on how to introduce yourself but we are honestly viewing our first property today at 4. I...

We are considering two options as a first rental property:

1. A condo unit in the center of one of the fastest growing business hubs with a very good view of the city skyline. It's just a walking distance fro...

Was told the below about a house in the Memphis area I'm looking at purchasing. Any ballpark quotes or experience with repairing a water line under the slab? (Hoping this is worst case scenario.)
Thanks!!

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I am learning a HUGE lesson in market value versus assessed property value. Just purchased a foreclosed home in Jackson, TN via auction in an area where the market value of homes (what they are suggested to sale for) ...

Hello Biggerpockets community,This is a standard flip house in San Jose (e.g average working couple can afford the house). I am at the finishing phase, and would love to get your all expert advice. Even if you can hel...