Andrew Angerer
Why have others given up? (conversation starter)
Good evening all, Just trying to get a conversation started about why others have given up in the past. I know many people who are interested in real estate, some pursue it, but many many decide not to do it after a...
Sheila Villacampa
Real Life of a RE investor/wannabe
I selected this forum because I want my story to be a successful one. But I doubt it.. And really today I feel like I want to give up.
In 2003, I came to the US through a work visa. Apart from job, I dreamed of esta...
Rebecca Cho
Excited (and Nervous!) to Start Our Real Estate Investment Journey
Hi everyone, I’m Rebecca from northern NJ, and I’m just getting started in real estate investing. My husband and I are both excited (and honestly a little overwhelmed) about buying our first investment property. We’re...
Daniel Fisher
Don't I feel like the grinch!!!
In November my tenants failed to pay their rent and my PM started the eviction process. Today I received a notice that eviction is set for Christmas Eve.
What do you make of that?
Would you suggest to the constabl...
Chris Allen
Are Loan rates so bad that a first time STR buyer really should steer clear?
I put Branson because that is what I am near, but I am interested in lots of areas, mainly Florida.
Are rates really so bad right now that a first time STR buyer with 20% Down should not even try? Based off the numb...
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Newbies Start Here
Hello All,
I just finished teaching a real estate investing class in Sonoma County California. The class was an intimate class of 20 or so would be real estate investors.
After the class a student approached me and...
J Scott
Testimonial: The Book on Flipping Houses / Estimating Rehab Costs
Hi folks,First, I want to thank everyone who has supported BiggerPockets and me by purchasing the BiggerPockets books on Flipping Houses and Estimating Rehab Costs. We have sold nearly 40,000 books to date, and the f...
Account Closed
What are you doing with rental income?
Hi Readers,
Question for anyone who is currently receiving rental income - what are you doing with that money?
I have a multi-family property in NYC where I am cash flowing anywhere from $300-900 a month depen...
Jimmy Watson
250K appreciation in 5 years with $400+/month CF. Time to exit?
Hi all,I purchased a 3 bed, 2 bath condo in Oceanside, CA with a VA loan for 0 down in 2017 for $336,000. My mortgage rate is 2.75%, I owe 300K on the property, and the unit right next to me just sold for $530K a few...
Mary Ciccarelli
Cost to Furnish an Airbnb
What is the typical range to expect for coststo furnish an entire property for a STR? I know there are factors that play into that like size of the property and how high end you want to make it. But i just wouldn’t ev...