![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1332462/small_1621511397-avatar-jvancans.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
What are everyone's thoughts on Austin Texas? I'm considering buying in Austin for my first investment property. I'm curious what areas are best to consider with a budget up to $400k. Open to fixers, SFR or Multi-f...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3138845/small_1729854596-avatar-jasonb1434.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am a 45 year old contractor and have been in construction all my life. I have done well in the construction industry and am now in a position to pursue real estate investing full time. I would like to do a combinati...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/568274/small_1621492776-avatar-armando_neri.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Straightforward question -- what credit card do you use to fund your material costs in a renovation? Why did you pick that card?
Before I explain my situation, let me add some context. I have solid money management s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/210974/small_1621433486-avatar-d_banks.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP Members,I'm looking to connect with investor friendly agents in the Sacramento, CA area. I have been consistently marketing to that area and have a need for someone to assist with going on appointments with s...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/32543/small_1621366162-avatar-vanessab.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone has a sample or some advice on how to word/address homeowners in mailers? For example, I am trying to contact homeowners who own their homes outright in my area to see if they would...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1021257/small_1621507651-avatar-jeremyf59.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $79,500
Cash invested: $79,500
Sale price: $160,000
I bought this 1,800 SF, 3BR/2BA property as a pre-foreclosu...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1797897/small_1621515645-avatar-marcusg111.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
For those of you considering Oakland and ADU as a house hacking strategy, some notes from some east bay ADU advocates:
"On June 29, 2020 the CED Committee approved 64 amendments to the "Tenant Protection Ordinance" (...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1145385/small_1621509569-avatar-andrewf203.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have a private investor(family friend of mine) interested in helping me fund a large acquisition. His main concern is that he will be in a 2nd lien position and he is afraid of what could happen to his investment i...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/30173/small_1621365145-avatar-coonsmatthew.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I have been looking at duplexes Cincinnati and Columbus OH. I have discovered there are older homes, 80+ years old, really cheap. There are duplexes for $15,000 dollars. I am wondering, is it worth it to buy a ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/72927/small_1621414711-avatar-msiekerka.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I recently purchased a 6-plex and am looking for a better approach than the janitors key ring or the valets keybox. I've been looking at the numeric keypads that allow multiple number combinations as a potential alte...