Krystal Lozano
Multifamilies in Pennsylvania - Should I?
Hi all! I'm new in the Biggerpockets forum and learning about REI. I want to ask about PA's multifamily (mainly duplex) scene in the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas.
Currently, I'm in my mid 20s and am starting a...
Marie S.
Property Waiting List... Is this real?
I find myself with a unique problem. I recently chose to not extend an inherited tenant's lease. Soon after, several people in the neighborhood have made it their business to move in. For a week or so, my tenants w...
John Kaftan
Duplex for my 18 yo son
We live in Syracuse and my Junior in HS is looking to go the local college Syracuse University. Naturally the last thing he wants to do is live with mom and dad. Could he by a duplex for 3.5% down and house hack? W...
Mary Baccellieri
Requirements for 95 Conventional Mortgage
Is anyone aware of the requirements for most lenders for 95 conventional mortgages (5% down payment)? I know not all lenders are equal and have different rules but just wanted to get a general idea.I have an FHA mortg...
Lawrence Flagg
Preparing for recession
I've been hearing a lot of chatter about another recession around the bend. I know no on can really make any predictions but wouldn't it make more sense to sit on my money and scoop up land and/or a 4plex once the ma...
Ivan A.
how much would this transformation cost? ballpark estimate
from something like this:
http://www.homes.com/listing/photo/168077768/1313_Fair_St_BOWLING_GREEN_KY_42101
to something like this:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/01/before-after-modern-bungalow-renovation.html
a...
Aaron Ohri
Buying a first home versus renting for a year
Hello all,
I have recently come across a predicament that I was hoping for a little advice on.
So I live in Nebraska and am moving to Omaha in the middle of August to live with a friend and begin my career. I just ...
Jorge Soto
Buying a rental where the tenant has trashed the place
Hello BP community. I just wanted to get your opinion/ advise on my current situation. This week I will be closing on my first investment property. Its a three unit in Sacramento. I will be living in the front unit a...
Kamran Rahman
House Hacking - My Flea Problem Diary
The purpose of this post is to share my ongoing experience with dealing with fleas in a condo I am househacking. There are two things I am looking for from this thread. 1. A documentation of my experiences so that oth...
Richard Lorenzen
The Crisis Among Us
Does anyone have an opinion on the commercial real estate crisis and which areas of commercial it will have the most significant impact on?
Personally, I do not expect apartment buildings to be hit as badly as office...