I live in Chicago, Illinois, and am in the process of (trying) to do a 1031 exchange, but am having a really hard time finding a new deal that makes sense. What I'm seeing with interest rates and taxes going up, are m...
I live in Chicago, Illinois, and am in the process of (trying) to do a 1031 exchange, but am having a really hard time finding a new deal that makes sense. What I'm seeing with interest rates and taxes going up, are m...
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Hi there! I am wanting to start networking with others and get to know the investing life style more. I have done a deal recently (silent partner), but want to do more of a hands on and learning deal. I am a local bus...
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Hello, BP I have a property that I don’t have under contract but i have been researching and found a property that the owners are deceased and I have skip traced both of the owners relatives and still haven’t got down...
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If you look how many wealthy investors started, you will find they started with a single home. That is why I take great pride when a member of my team acquires their first property. I have seen firsthand how real esta...
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Hi, my name is Ryan Clevenger and I'm new to Bigger Pockets and new to real estate investing on purpose. To clarify "on purpose" I bought a home in Fort Branch and lived there 4 years and then sold it for a pretty ni...
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I've realized real estate investing is very team intensive and I want to start with the right people. How do I know who to work with? I need an agent, lawyer, lender and contractors. So take an agent for example, I kn...
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Hello real estate moguls! My friends, even my own landlord have multiple homes they rent. My landlord has 8 and is retiring next year. How cool is that?? I've been traveling for almost 30 years. I am finally settled i...
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New member in southern illinois . been in the construction field of all phases since 2005 . I have a property maintenance& lawn care company. wanting to get started in rentals and maybe some flips. thanks,kyle
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Hey y'all! I'm renting my first deal as of 3/10, yay! But I have a question, I have a mid-high end 2 bed, 2.5 bath, 1600 sq. ft. townhome that I'm renting for $1295, a good market value price in my area in Alabama. I...