At the end of May I closed on my first deal, a STR in Fort Walton Beach. The place has been cash flowing but it has taken some of my time over the past few months to manage. With the first deal going well, i am really...
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Hey Everyone, My name is Cody. I just bought my first duplex in Ohio. I used FHA with 3.5% down and I will occupy one side. I'm currently painting and doing some finishing touches before I move in. The other side is n...
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Hi Everyone,
I have seen some similar posts relating to the topic, but none seem to fit the purpose of what I am looking for.
Essentially, I am thinking of purchasing a multi-family property under an FHA mortgage,...
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We all have heard about all the lists that you can purchase to get distressed property owners. Also, we talk about driving for dollars a lot. I am interested in stories or opinions on how effective driving for dollars...
Hi, My wife and I are planning on buying our first investment property this year. We would like to buy 1 this year and 2 next year if we can. Our plan is to BRRRR the property but cash is going to be the one element...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Family!
Did you know that 27% of the water used daily in a home is used by the toilet? One of the largest tenant complaints for PMI Georgia is high water bills for an unknown reason. I would say th...
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Good morning! How do you make your properties so appealing that you have everyone flocking to them? Do you have a standard pallet for all of your properties? Does choosing color make you cringe? Do you use a designer ...
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Long overdue post. @Brie Schmidt, @charlie shieldsBackstory - I closed on a 4 unit house January 31st of this year with the idea that I'd rehab the units over time and rent them out. I decided to start in the basement...
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Tomorrow we will be closing my first rehab flip very excited. I have helped a local builder buy land and rehab properties for a year. Now I am super excited to start this journey that I have been thinking about for so...
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Never buy properties which have tenants you can not remove right away. These tenants will be the trouble maker. Compare inherited tenants from previous owner, to the ones I found myself ---- totally different species....