I am new to the forum after reading a lot of valuable posts. I have a question on what my desired rental income should be (including my own 'rental' costs for living in the property) and the applicability of the 2% an...

Hello Bigger Pockets!After almost 3 years of driving through Mexico, Central & South America my wife and I are back to the grind. My spouse returned to her govt. 9-5 and the path I’ve chosen is Real Estate Investi...

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I will be visiting a fully rented 11-unit property this week with the intention of buying and holding.

Does anyone have a "checklist" of things you like to see and/or document while visiting a property? Are any ...

Hello everyone, I know this is probably a silly question, but I'm just getting started into investing and I have a facing the following dilemma:I wanted to start in a market there I'm familiar with, and that I can go ...

Hi all! I may have a deal on my hands in Rhode Island, but need some advice before I submit an offer on this "seller by owner". A quick low down on what it is:
1. Four 1 bedroom units, currently renting out for a to...

Hello Bigger Pockets community my name is Gabe Musella and this is my first time posting. Currently, I am in the process of purchasing my second property, which is my grandfathers 2-family house, and am at a crossroad...

I’m looking to acquire a short term rental in San Antonio, Texas that would be managed by a full service property manager with STR expertise.1. Can anyone recommend a good STR manager?2. What are some good resources f...

I have a tenant that has been giving me issues since i acquired the property. She is completely negligent and refuses to let any of the professionals do hiring to get a detailed look at her unit, it is costing me mone...

Hello everyone I have a process question. I’m currently partnering with a contractor and I am awaiting an estimate on the house that we’ve drawn out. Should I have an architect draw full MEP plans of the house before ...

INTRO/BACKGROUND:
Hi! My name is Brian and I'm a real estate newbie. Or well, I've been lurking Bigger Pockets as a way to educate myself for a while now and am only starting to dip my toes into the waters of real es...