David Boley
Newbie from overseas (but looking at MSP, Minnesota)
Hello everyone,I'm writing from Africa where I have been working for the last three years. I've been listening to the BP podcasts and reading articles on the site and thought it's about time to introduce myself.I'm in...
Joshua Dorkin
Diary of a New Construction Project
Back in March 2013, BiggerPockets and J Scott collaborated to release two books -- The Book on Flipping Houses and The Book on Estimating Rehab Costs (check them out here if you haven't already). As part of the book ...
Dave Meyer
Is Real Estate Still the Best Asset Class?
Real estate is harder than it's been in more than a decade -- we all know this. High prices + high mortgage rates + low inventory is making this a challenge. So my question is -- in an era where you can get a 5% CoCR...
Ari Baumwald
Bookkeeping Co Demand?
I'm starting a real estate bookkeeping company with my wife who is a CPA and has been accountant for 10 years. We are going to charge more than outsourcing overseas but less than a typical US based co.What demand is o...
Leah McNell
Birmingham Alabama: A Good Start for Newbies?
Hello all. My husband and I have been doing a lot of research about out of state investing. We are currently in the military and stationed overseas, but would really like to start investing now. One of the areas we ha...
Alyssa ODell
Investing from Overseas-yay or nah?
Hi! I've posted recently that my husband and I are new to the investment scene. We currently live in Europe but have one rental property in the states and want to continue to purchase. Any advice for invest not just f...
Brandon Beren
Investing in Arizona from the UK
Hey All,I'm an Arizona native living overseas, but itching to get back into investing. I'm living the UK for work, but the market here is pushing out of my limits, especially with the way lenders here are working with...
Jay Hinrichs
The 2% rule kills values
As one who had never heard of the 2% rule or 1% or any of the other terminology that floats around BP,, I just became aware of the 2% rule. I was talking with a fellow from Oregon who was lamenting that there are no 2...
Matthew A Kelly
Rental property in Orlando
I am interested in buying a rental in Florida, and am thinking Orlando. I am curious what posters think about the market there, and if you can recommend a realtor. I work overseas but will be back in May and can come...
Kaustubh Tamaskar
Overseas Investors - networking
Keen to connect with any overseas investors. I am based in New Zealand and own 4 properties here, but keen to explore investing in the US.