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Hello all,
How do you even get started? I think I want to flip to build income then eventually get into rental properties. The information seems overwhelming and the risk factor is super intimidating. We purchased ou...
Hello BP members! What factors should one consider before living stricrly on the cash flow from ones rentals
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Here is my issue. I have a renter who broke interior of the closet down( metal wiring)due to the excessive amount of clothes that she is putting on the wire racks. I fixed it once right when she moved in but now 4 mon...
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I am a money and goal motivated person. My husband is interested in working with me in the real estate investment field however he is not as motivated as I am. He does work a full time job which takes a lot of his tim...
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I'm working with a homeowner and she said, "I know you can't guarantee there will be no deficiency, but if I just list this and get a higher offer, the potential deficiency could be less right?
Ummm..yes it could, bu...
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Shout-Out to an Amazing Realtor for Out-of-State Investors – Melissa Hudson in Cleveland, OH
Hey BiggerPockets Community,
I wanted to take a moment to share an incredible experience I had working with Melissa Hudson...
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Hi all,
I'm trying to get started and would love to tap this community's wealth of information on potential best strategies for getting the first deal and thoughts on where I'm leaning so far.
Little background on ...
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Bought a small beach cottage cash last year for $153k. Currently getting $1800 rentMy yearly expenses areTaxes $5666Insurance $1061Boiler contract $240Misc $500 My question: am I getting enough or should I sell it? I ...
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I'm curious about your property management approach. Do you handle it yourself or hire a property manager?
Self-Management:
Pros: Saves money, offers control, and builds tenant relationships.Cons: Time-consuming, ...
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Experienced developers (or underwriters) of large multi-units or commercial deals: What do you think are the most important factors when analyzing deals that are close to execution (i.e. past entitlement phase)? I'v...