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I'm more interested in doing commercial real estate in Austin, which could be larger apartment complexes or business properties. I'm trying to research things online, but having a lot of trouble finding a lot of meani...
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Hello Fellow BP Members,I'm posting here to say hello and introduce myself to the community. Feel free to ask me anything.My name is Matt McWilliam. I currently live in Las Vegas, Nevada. Originally from Ohio - Go Buc...
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I couldn't believe I read this.
I was in the magazine section of Walmart while my wife was looking for craft materials for her kindergarten students.
I was drawn to "The Essential Retirement Guide" (from Centennial ...
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I'm curious to hear what investors in the Philly market are investing in and how your strategies have changed to accommodate the ever changing world of real estate.Let's talk specifics!-Multis or single-family homes-F...
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Hey BP, the other day I was listening to the bp podcast feat. Michael Quarles and he said something that really struck me. Something along the lines of," after giving my usual offer (low-ball offer that all wholesaler...
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Has anyone purchased real estate using a self-directed IRA? I've read about this strategy but haven't tried it myself.
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Aloha BP!I've been trying to ask owners of multi-family if they'd be willing to send me their trailing 12 to help educate myself but I haven't found any takers? Is this taboo to do or should I continue asking? To star...
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How do you establish ARV on multifamily properties? What systems are being used? What formulas? A cheat sheet of steps or a system with ABCs would be great. I've got a 6 unit in my sights and need a little guidance on...
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Here are some guidelines to help you with your introduction post here in the BiggerPockets New Member Introductions forum. Please follow the following approach to introducing yourself:
1. Please try and ...
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I see a lot of beginners on BiggerPockets using the 1% rule to buy small multifamily products such as duplexes or quadplexes. I own and manage over 1,600 units, and I started out in the multifamily world by buying dup...