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Hi, all. So I have about 11k saved right now (I’m 23. No kids, no bills really other than car note/insurance/100 mo for student loans) I have been looking to buy my first property. I live in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Vir...
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in applicable markets? The market I'm looking at has 30k-40k priced houses that rent for $600+. Obviously some have bad credit, but that surely is not the reason why one would pay more to rent, is it?
Thanks
Fred
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Hi. New here.We've put two offers in. We were outbid on the first one and I expect to be outbid on the second one too.The problem is, Tampa's a hot market, and these REO's are being snapped up by either occupant-own...
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Hey everyone! I hope you're all doing well.
My name is Lam, I am live in Florida, I am 22 years old still in school.
For the past few years, I've been managing a single rental home, and it's been a fantastic learni...
Greetings everyone!Does anybody invest in areas like Compton, Ca, Southside Chicago, Detriot, Albuquerque and areas that aren't exactly prime neighborhoods? Or would it be safer and more fiscally responsible to invest...
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Hello BiggerPockets,I'm new to the whole real estate business, and I've been trying to figure out how to get my feet wet. I am in the military, and am currently single and deployed, which has allowed me to save up a l...
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Decisions To Make, Advice Appreciated.I have a 2 part plan to gain independence get started as an investor. Part 1) My company is being sold and I am getting a pension cash out of about 100k (the catch is I don't stay...
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I’m a realtor here in Sioux Falls, and I work with a few investors. I’m getting into investing myself, and just curious to hear from both non-South Dakotans as well as those who have invested in South Dakota. What are...
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Hi BP,This past weekend, I learned that the tenants in one of my units are taking care of 3 dogs that do not belong to them. According to the lease they are allowed to have 2 pets (1 large dog, and one small dog). I ...
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Hi Everyone,
I've been saving up and now have over $150k in liquid funds. I'm looking to get into the BRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) strategy but want to build a strong team and could use some guidance. A...