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Hello my fellow BPs, I'm considering of starting my first investment property soon. I have been doing my own research by reading the BP blogs, listening to the podcasts, asked people questions (including my CPA). Howe...
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Hello everyone, this is my first post on the bigger pockets forum and I’m excited to get started. I have a question regarding myself about to be a first time home buyer and renting out the other bedroom or bedrooms to...
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I am looking at a 10-unit building in a less than ideal neighborhood. The actual expenses do not include a property management fee. Should I adjust the CAP to reflect that In my due dIlIgence or is it normal for these...
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Okay, So I guess this isn't my first residential rental. I have another duplex that I lived in, couldn't sell, so now I rent it.
This is my first property bought with the intent of renting it immediately.
This hous...
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When purchasing a MFH to B&H, to me there are several main aspects:
-- Getting property in rentable shape/rehab
-- Tenant Selection & Management
-- Financial Management
As I just completed purchasing a 6 f...
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Real estate investment is a time-tested method of building wealth and generating passive income. It’s also a way to hedge against inflation and acquire an asset that appreciates over time. However, long-term success r...
I have been living in the same Apartments since February of 2014. I usually sign a year's lease at a time with a small increase in the monthly rent. We also have to go with a certain cable internet company which is in...
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FINALLY closed on the duplex up in Syracuse.
$45k
1st floor rented to a family for way below market rate at $600, should be around $750 - $800
2nd floor needs some minor work and should rent for $750 - $800
So ap...
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Let's talk about debt collection. It's a prevalent topic now more than ever because many states are letting tenants stay in our investment properties for free and taking away the landlord's right to evict.
I've notic...
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HelloFirst time poster...We purchased our first investment property a year ago, and we are working to prepare to purchase our second. I'm trying to educate myself better on the analysis to analyze deal, as well as ke...