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Hi BP,Im just fairly new to investing so i still have tons of questions!Im going to be managing all my own properties for the first few just to learn and experience it. After that i will hire a management company. Jus...
First time home buyer. I have excellent credit score, small down payment (under $10k), DTI is at 8% - there's a teacher loan available at my credit union: no down payment required or PMI and it's 103% financing. Loan ...
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So I got a couple full duplexes back in November where each unit is renting for around $1000/mo. Market rent for them is approximately $1500-1600 give or take. I made a plan with my PM to get the tenants through the h...
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Hi! First time post on BP here. Any recommendations for a general contractor, structural engineer, and/or architect in the East Bay? We are looking to develop an attached ADU to a SFR in Lafayette based on an existing...
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I’m creating a webinar to help landlords with the focus of what I wish I knew when I started. I’m wondering what areas part time landlord are having the most issues are. I’m open to hear from any size landlord as well...
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Hi - I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing my first duplex in Kansas City. Was wondering if anyone knew of any lenders or PM's in the area that they've had excellent experiences with. Appreciate the help!!
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Be careful when buying properties in Hudson, FL. Make sure to find out if the home is serviced by Hudson Water Works (water/sewer). They are a private utility company with legitimately no oversight. This is my first e...
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Hi BP BRRRR community,I just wanted to get some insight into other investors' POVs. When investing in an off-market deal, is it better to purchase properties vacant or is it still a good idea to purchase a property ev...
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Hi… Our names are Phil and Marie Holder. We are new to BiggerPockets.com and pretty much new to real estate. I (Phil) purchased, renovated and resold a property years ago (doing all the remodeling work myself) and ...
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I have to refinance my investment property from a VA to a Conventional Investment loan.I am confused about the closing costs. Are they different than on a conventional refi loan for a primary residence?I received one ...