Michael Hartman
Looked at my first potential investment property
I'm pretty much a professional lurker on this site by now, so to counter that I've taken some action. I recently joined the South Jersey REIA and attended a meeting for newbie investors. What a great experience! It's ...
Megan Roop
1031 Strategies for Las Vegas Market
Hi all, we recently sold a duplex in CA and want a 1031 exchange for a multi-family in the Las Vegas market. We are leaving CA for tax reasons and because the distance of maintaining properties was getting to be too m...
Thea Hernandez
Real Estate Investor
Hello! I'm still quite new to the group. I'm looking into investing in areas that would provide positive cash flow and/or appreciation. I'm also a real estate agent here in Los Angeles area. My only regret is not f...
Saba Motakef
1% rule—how much flexibility is allowed?
I am bit of a beginner located in Southern California and was looking at rental properties in the Orange County area. I am having a hard time finding properties that satisfy the 1% rule (whereby monthly rent should be...
Robin Dassy
The end of the FHA & Househack combo for newbies?
Okay, maybe this was a bit of a dramatic title, but hear me out.Until yesterday, my plan had been simple:Step one: get my first ever property (a house hacked duplex) with an FHA loan. Step two: move into property and ...
Kelley Lefmann
Private Lending Terms
If one goes with a private lender (good relationship) vs. bank or prof. hard money lender, but seeks 100% financing for the first deal - is it better to go with a debt or equity partnership? Would love any input from...
Juan Diaz
The Story of Gentrification Part 2: How To Take Advantage
I had a lengthy post about the story of gentrification in west Oakland two days ago, and you can see that here: http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/193883-the-story-of-gentrification-part-1-how-to-spot-it ....
Shaun Coe
REO's In the Boise area
Hi there everyone, I'm, like everyone here it seems like and am relatively new to REI. Right now I own one duplex in Ada county and am looking into anywhere else within 30-50 miles of Boise. Right now I'm in this weir...
Benjamin Carver
Any Investors/Locals in the Houston, TX Area?
Hey y'all, I'm a college student looking to purchase my first property next year and I'm trying to get a feel for the market in Houston, TX. I've been analyzing properties that I wish to house-hack, mainly single-fami...
Gabe E.
to replace A/C or not?
Hi BP community. Here in south Texas an A/C/heater is needed basically year round. That being said my current unit 13 SEER (Goodman) being over 15 years old has a blower that has gone out. This unit is rusted out, has...