Hello,I bought my first duplex using a conforming loan bought by Fannie Mae. I've lived there for several years and its worked out great. I'm past the required occupancy period and I don't pay PMI. The rate is 3.75% w...
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How do you guys suggest talking motivated sellers down off the ledge of wanting full asking price for current market value or are these essentially not motivated seller traits?
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Hi All,I have been investing in real estate for a few years now and have a sound buy and hold strategy that produces solid returns. Like everyone else here, building my buy and hold portfolio has been slow moving giv...
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Hey BP. So I went against my instincts and put an offer at listing price at $199k based on realtor recommendation. The property is in a great location and has potential for forced appreciation. I received a counteroff...
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Does anyone have experience with Property Services of Atlanta or Renters Warehouse in Atl? I am looking to hire a management company for my condo as I have 90 days to fill it or my leasing permit expires (which is an...
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Hi all - my wife and I made our first 4-plex offer last week and our deal was rejected out of hand. I am fairly confident in our valuation, but just looking for a sanity check:Asking price: $220KRent per unit (x4): ...
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Hey,I'm from Long Island and am interested in out of state rental properties. Any tips on how to identify markets to start performing analysis of the potential properties on? I have been throwing darts at a map and fe...
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Hi all, I am new to investing. I'd like to get started this year, but a few questions on what may be the best choice for first RE as a way to bridge to more investments after. Would love other's advice on best first i...
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Guru Programs are notoriously difficult to assess in terms of quality or outcome for their students. Some students rave about their guru, some come and complain about how they got ripped off.
There are a few patterns...
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Here is the property I am purchasing in Santa Fe, New Mexico:https://www.biggerpockets.com/calculators/shared/5...The asking price was 340k contingent on inspection. I have already done 1. inspection, 2 sewer scoping....