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Any recommendations on books to read to gain knowledge on the structure of buildings, building codes, history of buildings & how they were built, etc.Ultimately, I would like to gain a better understanding of thes...
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Hello BP, I am new here on the forum, but from time to time I visited it and enjoyed reading tips and your experiences. I am a new investor and I have clear ideas of what I want to do: a website. I am not an expert an...
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Hi all,I just had the thought to purchase some land out in the woods and build my own personal home on it in 2-3 years when I've saved up enough and had plans drawn. Does anyone know about land deals? I spoke to a ban...
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Trusses are finally on, after rare rain in southern California, and now the house is ready to be "dried in". Time to frame up for the fireplace, but can't decide on which fireplace, so maybe you can help. #1. Linear f...
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Hello All - have a few quick questions about DSTs for 1031 exchanges.1. Does the specific DST property or DST company need to be identified within the 45 days on the replacement property form? 2. Can you exchange ...
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I figured I would stop trolling and finally post something. New to the investing world and eager to leave my w2 job. I recently just rented out my primary home and moved into a new home using my Va loan. I am looking ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $85,000
Cash invested: $35,000
Contributors:
Tom Knodt
Well-maintained 3bed/1bath that we bough...
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Hi everybody - looking for some advice. I have an opportunity to buy my father's house from the trust. Here are the numbers Appraisal: "as is" - $1 millionIt will cost me $650k to get in: buy out family and pay off ex...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $589,900
Single Family with separate entrance basement and full kitchen downstairs so able to house hack while living h...
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Hey y'all,I am a new member to the Bigger Pockets site. A friend who is a real estate investor, introduced me last year to this Amazing site, but I am just now ready to jump into the world of real estate investing. Re...