Dawn Anastasi
Buy and hold success story (was: my first flip)
If you have read any of my posts on Bigger Pockets, you would know that I am 100% buy and hold. However, I had decided to try my hand at a flip property and although there was a bit of a rocky start and a few mis...
Travis Fairbairn
Airbnb Picking a Location
Hello! I live in DFW, on the Fort Worth side.... for the short term rental people, I'm curious as to data points that you look for when choosing a location for your Airbnb. I realize that Airbnb is not just for vacati...
John James
New Member in PA, how can do I start?
My name is John and I live in south central PA. I am hoping someone is willing to help or direct a newbie like me to is hoping to learn about the criteria involved in finding their first deal. My interest is a renta...
Lee Syndergaard
Went to a Seminar and it Was Actually Helpful, Not Pushy Or Hyped
I recently rolled the dice and went to a free real estate seminar, defenses up. I was actually impressed: no guru, no hype, just good info on the local market. Of course they had their agents peppered throughout the r...
Maxwell Emerson
House Hacking BRRRR: Where does it stop?
My wife and I are starting out our real estate investing journey by getting our current house ready to rent. We have a small 2 bedroom, 1 bath house with a nice yard in a great little town. The house hasn't been renov...
Hayden Charles Langenburg
Realtor looking for a house hack
Hello my name is Hayden Langenburg, I've been a fan of BiggerPockets for a few years now and it's actually what gave me the idea to get my license. I figured I could get experience, learn the market, and save money by...
Alex Fenske
July 2023 Housing Market Update (Chicago Southland Homes)
Here's my monthly update through June! This is for the Midwest Real Estate Data/connectMLS coverage area of northeastern Illinois. Read below
Supply – record lows- There were 30% fewer homes listed this June compare...
Zulf H.
What strategies/tips do you use to generate leads on multunit bld
Hell BP members:Hope you are doing well. I was curious on what strategies or tips you may have on trying to find good deals on multi-unit bldgs. I am based in Chicago and feel there is not much inventory out there on ...
Ian S.
Tenants threatened by neighbors, don't feel safe.
We have tenants (a family) in a 3/2 SFH in a C class neighborhood that have been having serious issues with their neighbor. Their neighbor is threatening violence against them, and have gone as far as showing them gun...
Alison M.
Mosaic Backsplashes ?
For years most rehabbers in the District of Columbia have used the standard granite countertops in kitchens and baths, usually with a granite backsplash, in one of about 4 basic color groups.
In the last 6 months ho...