Derek W.
Bad Appraisal Blues
I purchased an old 1920’s Craftman-style home for $69,900 in October. It was in poor shape. The siding was in need of major paint removal and repair, the foundation needed to be put on cement piers instead of wood...
Greg Moore
Anyone moving their investments to Bitcoin?
After watching a YouTube video from Ken McElroy stating 2020 is a wash, 2021 is the time to save up, and 2022 is likely the time to buy (when properties shift from motivated sellers to foreclosures to REO) I decided t...
Yusuf Mathai
Putting a Team together
So this is my first foray into tapping into the collective wisdom of bigger pockets.I am just starting out in real estate, and this will be my chosen vehicle towards financial independence. I do have a day job that I ...
Nick Webb
How has COVID POSITIVELY impacted YOU and/or your REI Strategy??
Hey BP!
It has been pretty easy lately to talk about and focus in on all the negative aspects that COVID has placed on lives, and how it may change the way society and the RE industry operates in the future. Cap this...
Yonia B.
Lost a bid on multi family and need advice from BP community
I made two offers on a multi family property directly with the listing agent. On the day she set up for me to see it she brought another couple whom she seemed to be very cozy with. I don't know this realtor and kno...
Gloria C.
Affordable Loans any more?
Maybe I'm just out of touch with the current market, but I'm looking at a $245K property, putting down $61,000 (25%), have an above 800 credit score and my closing costs are $14,700+/-! AND had to pay 3 pts to get a ...
Steven Baca
Owner Financing (Expert Advise Needed)
Hi BP Brothers & Sisters!I have a 2bd/2ba townhouse that my tenant moves out 8/15/23. I've been leasing for 5 years and thinking it time to sell. A townhome 2 houses down sold for $160k and I was shocked so I'm ...
Calvin Pringles
Why Lower Cash Flow Could Be Worth It in the High-Appreciating Tampa/St. Pete Market
Hey BiggerPockets community!
I wanted to discuss a topic that's been on my mind lately – the idea of accepting lower cash flow to capitalize on the high appreciation potential in the Tampa and St. Petersburg, FL mark...
Collin Wisdom
Seattle/Tacoma rental market
Hello BP Investors!I'm a new investor looking for rentals in the Tacoma/Seattle area but using the criteria that the experts recommend it seems like nothing is a good deal. I have been looking at multi-family homes (...
Mike Morehead
STR purchase Hawaii
I am looking to purchase a STR in Maui but I have run into a few road blocks. I have been told a loan has to originate from the island and that you need to put 30% down payment on a purchase. Anybody have lending i...