Meghan McCallum
Is Bigger Pockets RUNING the ability to househack?
Hey everyone,I have a friend who I have been looking to partner with in a three or four flat in Chicago. Cap rate in the areas we wanted to buy are so bad (1 or 2%), even for the add value plays (which I think in Chic...
Daniel Whitmore
My Financial Snapshot - What Would You Do?
How does one decide how much capital to invest in their first deal? What percentage of your total assets should go towards a down payment for deal #1? I feel I should plan for the worst and be as conservative as possi...
Gigi Smith
Help! Tenant insists there is a leak but repairman can’t find one
Hey everyone, I need some advice. I have a tenant who is complaining that his fridge is broken and leaking, but the repairman cannot find the source of the leak and said the fridge is working perfectly. There is water...
Jose Duque
First deal- Dealing with unsupportive family?
Hey guys,I came here seeking some advice/support on this. I am a new investor who is closing on my very first property (a house hack) within a month. Now the place doesn't look amazing, it needs some cosmetic work, b...
Rob Gillespie
Be Honest.. What Challenges are you having in this business?
I am writing this post more for the seasoned Investors.It is very easy to see the results that everybody shows online, flying in private jets, not working, building hospitals in third world nations, but I want to hear...
Drew A Roque
Pay off student loan right now... or buy first property?
Hello Everybody!
My name is Drew Roqué, 22 years old, and I am aspiring to be financially independent! I graduated from a Maritime Academy with a 3rd Mate’s License and I am now working for a shipping company. To mak...
Ellie Narie
How much do you pay for cleaning service for your airbnb rental?
I'm thinking of building a duplex, living in one unit, and having the other unit be an airbnb rental. I live in a small town that is close to outdoor activities, so it could be a good idea to do airbnb. I'm thinking o...
Cooper B.
Here is my goal. How would YOU make it happen?
Hi all,
I recently read a post on the BP blog about the importance of having a defined goal for your investment strategy. So, I thought I might share my goal and see what ideas other investors might have for accompl...
Brian Garrett
Preparing for my first flip!
My name is Brian and I currently reside in Palm Beach, Florida. I've been toying with the idea of investing in real estate for the past 5 years or so and I'm finally ready to take the plunge. I've been spending a...
Joshua Dorkin
New Ways to Gain Influence Points by Promoting BP or Helping Others Use it.
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