![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/175765/small_1621421890-avatar-gabbigrl09.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I'm working with a realtor to purchase my first owner occupied buy and hold property using an FHA loan combined with a VHDA down payment assistance grant. I plan to live with two tenant roommates starting out, then f...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3140572/small_1732378090-avatar-colinf74.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello everyone, my name is Colin. I am a 19 year old that is just getting started in the real estate investing game! I work a full time job at a wood shop building custom cabinetry. Ever since I was a toddler my paren...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1150344/small_1621509620-avatar-darrickl.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've been seeing a lot of properties with no lease month-to-month (no prior/expired lease) tenants in place (for example, in a basement. What would compel a landlord to take on a tenant without a lease (other than ext...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/12498/small_1621350127-avatar-eoc_offalot.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I have located two houses on one lot in my area that is for sale 30K under appraised value. The one house is a 3 br 1 ba house and the other is a double with 3br 1ba on each side. everything is very spacious and nic...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/3497/small_1621346659-avatar-bbchoux.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I am just curious. Where I live, if I were looking at residential properties (below 4 units), average sale value would be anywhere above 150 times of monthly rent. It is not untypical to find over 200 times. I some...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/267122/small_1622744288-avatar-michaelk12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Members!
I am actively looking for investment properties in the Tampa area. Buy and hold, BRRRR, single families, duplexes are my strategies! I would welcome any input, recommendations, referrals from those ex...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2184635/small_1625798701-avatar-blaker103.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've only been on my journey researching for the past month chomping at the bit to get out there and buy a home...however my wife and I signed a purchase agreement back in January on a new house build so I decided to ...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2151925/small_1633973123-avatar-lanem26.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi all,I am new to real estate investing. I have done a lot of homework, listened to a ton of podcasts and even got my real estate license. I am from the Katy TX area and am looking to invest in the Houston and surrou...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1243584/small_1621510604-avatar-austinb121.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I came across a 5/2 duplex and it got me thinking.... one side has 3 bds for 1 bath. Does anybody else think this'd be a problem for most renters?What are ratios that are typically going to be favorable to renters? Wh...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1682502/small_1621514745-avatar-chancellorf.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Military member living in the Hampton Virginia area, when approved to move off base, we receive an allowance to find a living situation. Currently mulling over my options to begin purchasing my first property, I would...