An obstacle I'm running into with building my portfolio after analyzing a potential deal is the very high property taxes, particularly on properties that have been owned a long time by the previous owner. Im.not certa...

I have a SFR that I bought 25 years ago and have refi'd a few times, pulled money out over the years, so my basis is low but my mortgage isn't as low or as paid off as I'd like.  That said, I do have a good interest r...

Hey everyone,
After some in-depth research, we're looking to invest in Atlanta, GA. Specifically, we've got our eyes on some really cool neighborhoods like Buford, Midtown Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Aerotropolis, Peach...

First congratulations to Biggerpockets and the wealth of knowledge accumulated here. It's been very difficult for me to type a question that wasn't already addressed by your forums. So in an effort to participate, my ...

Hello All! I'm Andrew, a 28 year old from Baltimore Maryland, just starting out on my real estate journey. I am starting to work with my dad who has a dozen or so rental properties and 2 massive commercial properties ...

Hell there!So I live in Wisconsin and I'm currently trying to decide which of two cities I should start investing in, these being Madison and Milwaukee. From what I can gather they're both good cities but I just can't...

Hi BP!Quick summary of what I am doing:  Acquire small multi-family properties with capital partners to put up the down payment money, bank finance the remainder of the loan.  Create win-win for all involved.  I've ne...

I am a newbie and trying to find a market to invest has been very difficult. I believe there may be some general rules such as growing population, job growth, population more than 100,000, crime rates. But, I see othe...

Hi BP community!I'm talking to a guy here in Albuquerque who claims to be a licensed real estate agent and a project manager for investors. He offered me to join his collective group of investors with the amount of mo...

My name is Isaac and I am currently a junior at Marquette University, living in Seattle.  This is actually my second introduction on the platform and simultaneously an honesty post:I first became fascinated with real ...