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Any other firefighters and first responders out there in real estate investment? I work for Los Angeles County Fire Department as a firefighter/paramedic in the West Hollywood area. Currently invested in over 700 un...
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Hi guys,
I've been messaging with a couple of local aspiring investors, and we thought it would be fun to do a casual meet up for drinks/dinner and real estate conversation, of course! Monday, 10/14 at 6:30is...
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Hello BP....I'm looking to purchase property in Newark, NJ...I'm from NYC so for me, this is right next door. Can anyone let me know what neighborhoods to stay away from? Thanks.
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I am interested in the personal experience of tax lien and deed investors regarding research software that would facilitate access, visibility and research to filter through >3000 county auctions.1- Are there some ...
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Hi, Bigger Pockets,I wanted to get some leads to some cities that could be ideal for me to move to and invest in. I currently live in Los Angeles and would really like to live somewhere different. I grew up in northwe...
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Long story short... My property manager went to show one of my town-homes.
Turns out my tenant decided it was ok to put/punch holes in walls and put his cigarettes out on the carpet in every room. It's a shame beca...
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Hello Bigger Pocketonians! I consider myself well educated on real estate(I hope!!). I currently own two homes in California. One in SD County, which is my only rental property and am experiencing what they call "Infi...
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New to the forum, curious how many people started out with a mentor. I am 21, a recent college grad, law school bound. REI has always been a goal of mine regardless of any other job. I have capital, no debt and excell...
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I'm a new investor that just purchased a rental property in Irvington NJ. I have since been warned to get out of the property and that Irvington is not the place to be due to high taxes, tough neighborhoods, and hig...