Josh Feldman
Buy rental property in location with no appreciation? Upstate NY
Would you buy a property near a flourishing university with the intention of converting it into a student rental, if the general trend of property valuation is stagnant or slightly decreasing? The population in this a...
Jeremy Bates
Can I buy a fourplex or not?
Credit score: 700-ish
Salary: 75K plus $15,000 from another rental property
I can have 20 to 26,000 in the bank for reserves but would also need to use it for the down payment (3.5%) if that's legal, to use it for bot...
Craig Kisinger
Need help with structuring a deal
I need help with a deal - the offer, deal structuring, and funding. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Here's the deal:
It is an REO, new on the market - asking price - $29,900 for a 2 Bed 1 Bath condo, re...
Nate Rodriguez
Taking the plunge -- uniquely positioned. WWYD?
Quick background: 21 years old and Connecticut based. I have secured over $20k in just over a year in anticipation of what will be me quitting my full-time job in Market Research and pursuing Real Estate full time, Ja...
Scott K.
Completely starting over (divorce)
Well damn. Its been a week since I was told the great news that she is moving on. Didn't see it coming. So here is where I stand. we own 3 total properties 2 are free and clear and the one that we still owe on (103...
Carl Dela Cruz
General Advice For New Househacker!
Hi BP family! Recently picked up studying real estate investing and was starting to solidify my plan and was wondering if there were any general shortcomings with my vision. I am currently a 21 year old living in the ...
Emily Cole
Pros and Cons of Owning Rentals in College Towns?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re doing well. :)I have a question that I was hoping to get some community feedback on. I’d love to know from any of you who have rental properties in college towns; what are the pros and cons ...
Adrien Salvador
New Investor from Jersey City, NJ
Hello BP Community!
My name is Adrien and I can't express how grateful I am for this community. I can't imagine a time where I am not able to access information as easy as Bigger Pockets make it seem. I've graduated ...
Drake Espenlaub
Renting to College Students (24k opportunity)
A friend of my parents has a son in college, and came to me asking if I knew of anything to rent close to the school. I have a rental I am finishing up, but have put nicer finishes in it planning to not rent to colleg...
Julie McCoy
Creative financing for STR?
Hey all! I have a relatively unique financial position and am interested in sourcing financing for my next STR - I'd love your input/experiences with different possibilities.Thumbnail of my situation: I'm a professio...