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Scenario:
I started buying condos beginning 2011. Each year I bought 1-2 properties which needed extensive work.
To build my rental portfolio and offset taxes, I used to buy properties that needed work that was equ...
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What is the 'proper' way to calculate Debt to Income, and what is its importance as one moves along with a buy and hold portfolio?I'm trying to be prepared with a framework that would give us an 'exit' strategy, or at...
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Hello fellow agents/brokers/owners. I own and operate a small Brokerage in CT with two small offices, but growing a little quicker than I expected I would, which certainly is a great problem to have. I wanted to rea...
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Hello everyone. I have been researching like crazy yet finally decided to join the forum. I have been listening to a lot of podcast and reading book. I have also finally decided to take the leap and try my hand. Than...
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Hi all, I'm new to BP, and currently have 2 rentals in my local area (Doylestown / Sellersville / Perkasie / Quakertown , Pennsylvania). These towns are about 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 35 minutes south of the ...
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Glad I could find this group to connect with R.E. Investors and access many free resources. I hope I can contribute and bring value with the private lending I can offer and range of business lending I can provide....
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Most of the duplexes in my area are over 100 years old but are in a great location. What are some major red flags when buying homes of this age?
Hi Everyone!
This is my first post on Bigger Pockets after doing a lot of reading. The quick summary on me is that after discovering and jumping into Real Estate, I've quickly become addicted and am excited to conti...
Does anyone have experience with the Milwaukee market? I'm unfamiliar with the area and looking for advise. Thanks
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Hello BP Community!My name is Jed Butikofer and I am currently located just outside Bakersfield, CA, but move frequently for work. Background: My mother was real estate agent and my dad knew construction so we flipped...