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Hi!I've been doing a ton of research over the last few months and feel like I've got a pretty good handle on the expenses. Every once in a while though, I hear on the podcast some unforeseen expense that an investor r...
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Hello all,My name is James Barnes. I am new to biggerpockets.com and am eager to learn and to start building my REI team for future projects. Some backround on myself, I'm 25, have 2 kids, a wonderful wife, and a pret...
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Hello all,My name is Mark, amd I'm looking to get my feet off the ground. I live in a small town in North Eastern Colorado, however I was born and raised in Colorado Springs. I'm looking to get into the wholesale end ...
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I love the idea of the 203K mortgage (which I learned about on a recent BP podcast), however I am not able to live in any investment property I buy. I know someone I could "partner" with, who would be willing to live...
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Hello BP, I hired a contractor for tile & tub installation in my 2 bathrooms. It was part of a water damage claim so the insurance company is involved. The initial proposal I got from the contractor was $7000 doll...
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Hello! I'm starting out -- slowly. I'm looking in the Baltimore area for possible buy-and-hold properties to rent out, but this question is general for any region.Let's say I've read around and looked in person and so...
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This is Alabama - buyer beware state.It looks like the investment property we purchased is in the "mandatory insurance" flood plain - 1% annual risk. FWIW, cash deal. When I worked with my realtor to write in conting...
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Just won my auction and contracts are out. This is going to be a flip investment and I will be vesting title in my llc. I have never put property in LLC name is anything special required at closing to show I am the ...
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I have an idea for an up and coming mountain bike destination that is also near a lake that allows boating. This is a Short term play with STR and long term play with appreciation.Has anyone developed land for cabins ...
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I am very new to real estate investing and BRRRR method. How did you all set about finding a target city to invest in? I am investing out of state because the entry point in california is just too high. Any input woul...