Charles Ulrich
Hello from Ann Arbor, MI
Howdy!I've been in sponge mode for a while now just soaking up all the great info and opinions to be had here. The time has come, I think, to introduce myself. (*Deep breath.*) Here goes.My name is Charles and I'm a c...
Bill E.
Reducing costs - utilities, cable, internet
I just purchased a 12 unit bldg which has three corporate units. They pay between double and nearly three times market rent which is great - but LL pays for all utilities, furniture, etc.
I'm trying to brainstorm id...
Ryan Dossey
I found a neighborhood I really like and want to maximize it.
I found a neighborhood that I want to buy more in. It is a small 3-4 street grouping. I want to purchase more in this neighborhood. What is the best way to advertise to locals that I am buying in their area? Door to d...
Ben Sowers
Secured note vs. equity syndication
Hi all,I'm buying my second 4 unit in Wash Park, Denver with a small group of investors and am hoping to get feedback on two different approaches to structuring it.Approach #1 is to buy the home in my name with a 75% ...
Evan Uribe
Newbie from MN - Hello!
Hello everyone.My name is Evan and I'm a relatively new investor located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul), Minnesota. I wanted to take a little time to introduce myself to the community and explain my bac...
Derek Rodenbeck
Hey everyone! (Introduction post) from Philadelphia, PA
Hey everyone! My name is Derek Rodenbeck, nice to meet you. So, I usually have dog hair on my clothes, but I can't refuse a hug from a k-9. I'm an Army veteran that will always say yes to a hike, and as I'm sure anyon...
Jeremy Mangen
Newbie Investor in Minneapolis, MN
Hey there! My name is Jeremy and I'm a Newbie/Wannabe investor in the Twin Cities Metro. I have an odd background in real estate... My parents are real estate appraisers and have been for 17 years. They started here ...
Sam Harper
New Member from Missouri
I stumbled onto the this community after several Google searches kept turning up valuable and informational articles on real estate investment via BiggerPockets.com. I spent some time out of college self-employed wor...
Jeremy Lee
Vacation rentals for a first-time investor/newb?
Hey all,Was just curious if vacation rentals are generally recommended and a good idea for a newbie investor. I've just started listening to the BP podcasts and reading the beginners guide, so I have a ton to learn st...
Robert Regis
House hacking in Chicago
Has anyone bought a property or house hacked with the Express purpose of just lowering your monthly mortgage payment? I live in Chicago and there isnt much, if anything that seems to cash flow positively. It seems lik...