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Hello!I have no debt to pay off, 20k saved in the bank, and want to begin househacking as my intro to REI in Chicago.Really short term goals: 1. Read Rich Dad Poor Dad, 2. Join Bigger PocketsShort term goals (3-5 mont...
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Not that we are super experienced but if we hadn't taken classes this is something we may have fallen for. Recently we found a house for sale by owner on Zillow. We contacted the seller and received a text back that i...
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I am just starting out on my investment journey, beginning with getting educated. Hoping to get some insights from some more experienced investors! Because my market is expensive (Victoria, BC), I am considering long ...
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I am a real estate investor, short term rentals (Airbnb), and looking to acquire additional properties in the near term. I am considering asking the seller's agent to become a transaction broker on the deals I am con...
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I was contacted by a real estate agent who says she specializes in finding fixer uppers for her clients. She says that she helps her clients find the property, helps with estimating costs and resale value, and she al...
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I am new to wholesaling I have been going hard at it for like 2 weeks. I have been driving for dollars by using this app called deal machine and I also send mail with Deal machine. I have also been using Zillow to fin...
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Hi,I received an inquiry asking if I accepted section 8 tenants and service dogs. I understand it is a process to qualify one's rental to be section 8 ready so to speak. We weren't planning on pets but I understand "...
I'm a CPA and I live in North Broward and work in Miami-Dade. I've always wanted to get into rehabbing, but I'm concerned that the market is very over-saturated with flippers.I have about $45k in cash and excellent cr...
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Hey everyone, so a little backstory... my brother just bought his first rental, growing up my dad owned a rental property as well. We spent and still do spend a lot of time there so I'm familiar with the hands on aspe...
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I am new to real estate investing but I have really enjoyed Bigger Pockets. I feel like it is actually possible to invest, even though is seems hard in Southern California.
I guess I am nervous that I will do too mu...