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Hello All, I'm New to this web site, it is a GREAT site. Im always thinking realestate 24/7.
Heres my first question.
Should i put a suite in my basement To start my REI career?
I own my own home and have been luc...
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What are some good ideas on real estate websites. I've seen some very good ones. 2 Questions:
1. How important is having my own real estate website?
2. What are your recommendations on website building companies?
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I'm working on a blog post for the BiggerPockets Blog and I'm curious:
How nice do you make your rentals before putting a tenant in?
Specifically, I'm writing about turning a primary residence into a rental, but t...
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Potential First Property!!! Advice please...
I'm a new investor looking for my first property. I'm trying to find waterfront, brrrr properties in cape cod that I can airbnb. I found a perfect place.
However, th...
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For a new investor interested in cash-flow and appreciation only after 10-20 years (dont care so much about fluctuation before). For an investor who plans to hold everything, what should they do to protect against pot...
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Hello,I am a software engineer who works remotely and lives in Jersey City. I am planning to invest in a house hack using the FHA loan. I have close to 50k to invest by Feb 2024, that is when my current lease ends and...
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Hi there!I'm contemplating adding a bedroom with a bathroom into my single-car garage space... nothing major, just a simple space conversion. Has ANYBODY gone through the permits process and done this? The costs from ...
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In March of 2012 I attempted to buy a HUD foreclosure house. The house was misrepresented as a 2 bath home and had extensive damage not shown on HUD’s inspection or appraisal. After I had my inspection completed I can...
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I’m in the process of buying my first rental property and I don’t want to rent to smokers. It’s a personal decision but I don’t want to it harder to rent out my property. What do yal think?
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So like the title implies- I've been listening to Bigger Pockets for the last year and a half straight since an investor i met that has a $2 million portfolio recommended them to me. Since that time I've gotten my rea...