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Economic Update
(Monday, October 26, 2020)
Being connected with others has been crucial throughout this Pandemic. After all, as the rallying cry reminded everyone last spring, “We’re all in this together.” From ...
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Hey gang. I'm trying to get into the real estate market and I am having a hard time. My market (Lehigh Valley) is hot right now and deals are few and far between. To add to that all of the agents are showing me only t...
Hello,I was living in a three family home in NJ for just a year. Prior to me moving in, two tenants were terminating their lease and moving out early. This was my first apartment so I didn’t think nothing of it. I am ...
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What are the topics that come up on BP way too much?
LLC or not?/ transfer to LLC
Guru stole my money guru is a scam
Best flooring for my rental
Any others?
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I need advice!! On Aug 3, I removed all contingencies because my loan officer said that everything checked out on the appraisal he received from the VA. He wasn't allowed to show the appraisal until the VA "cleared" i...
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In today's New York Times: Remote Appraisals of Homes Could Reduce Racial Bias - The New York Times (nytimes.com)My initial take is that this is a sound move by Fannie and Freddie to address a real issue. If it helps...
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Hi everyone! This is Alicia from Los Angeles. I am a new real estate investor. I would love to invest out of states. Where are the Best place to buy right now? ( July 2021) And why?
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Ok all you STR pros, get out your red pens, I need some feedback!
A couple months ago I purchased my first STR. The house is in Canyon Lake, which is a beautiful lake known as the Jewel of Hill Country. The market we...
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Ok, so I sold my investment house in Commerce City, Colorado.
Denver area, for out of state people.
We bought it 2 1/2 years ago for $120,000
Mortgage was aprx $900/month
Rented it out for $1,900/month
Listed f...
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BiggerPockets Community! I am so happy to be posting my first ever question on the forums. Long-time listener, first-time poster.As the title suggests, I'm gearing up to buy my first ever property. I have a realtor, a...