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Hello all ! I am new to real estate investing, as well as biggerpockets. I am looking to find a favorable city within the US for my first real estate investment. As part of that, I am looking to collect some data that...
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I recently purchased a multifamily property north of Boston. I inherited one tenant on the first floor, a vacant second floor, and I will be living on the third. I am currently trying to rent the second floor 3 br uni...
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Hello BP, I could use some ideas or input on how to screen a tenant who is here on a visa. My tenant screening process is the following.They fill out a rent application. I review their info, verify employer, income an...
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Hello, my name is Fa. I live in Virginia. I'm new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor. Thank you.
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When analyzing a new build/“build to rent” property as a rental, what percentages/amounts are others using for:-Maintenance/Repairs-Vacancy-CapexI’d assume it’s less than than existing homes, but by half or is it safe...
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Dear BPers,I've noticed that this site seems really focused on residential real estate investing. I'm curious why there seems to be an emphasis in that direction here. My impression (though I am definitely a novice ...
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After reading (and thoroughly enjoying) HOLD: How to Find, Buy, and Rent Houses for Wealth, one of my takeaways from the material was a quote from a long-time investor that says he only purchases 4 bedroom single fami...
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Best question all time: If you advertise a rental unit at a certain price, can you change that price depending on the persons • SOURCE OF INCOME •Example: I list a home for 1k a month, that’s for “ cash paying tenants...
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I plan on obtaining my 1st investment home by the end of 2016. My plan is to locate a multifamily minimum of 3 units around a University. I have heard charging by room would yield the best monthly income! Does anyone ...
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Hello everyone! I've only discovered this community fairly recently, but I am so impressed. I love the wealth of information and the collaborative vibe.I'm a real estate agent in Pittsburgh, PA who wants to, with my p...