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The more I read and learn about investing, according to the bigger pockets strategies, the more questions I have.Wouldn’t renting in a low economic area, where homes are selling for under $100k, wouldn’t that also inv...
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I have a prospective tenant who is moving to our area to work as an air traffic controller. He seems very responsible, but he has a pit bull. The dog seems very friendly but I am afraid to be opening myself up to li...
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Hi everyone. I am a new investor located in Madison, WI. I have been doing extensive research, reading and networking within my community the last 1.5 months to lay my roots for my goals ahead! Because I am new to the...
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I'm brand new to real estate investing, like I haven't made my first deal yet, but hopefully that will happen soon! Anyway, I'm an optometrist and plan on investing as more of side hustle than a full-time job. At le...
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Hi BP Community. I have been a long-time “lurker” and now am a first-time poster. I own a SF rental in Northwest IN (former primary residence). First time renting this property.Property has been advertised on Craig...
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So I have a few methods I’m trying for finding investment properties. My HELOC was just approved and processed last week but I’ve been actively looking the past few months. Method 1I look online at Realtor.com, Zill...
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Hi All,I’ve been in the waterpoofing business for over 12 years and have been reading up a lot lately about REI. I live in Bay Area (Northern California) and planning on starting my real estate investment portfolio. C...
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So, i am wanting to do some real estate investing- but currently I have been renting my own residence for the last 5 years. I am paying way more in rent than it would cost me to make payments on a similar home. In f...
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How does everyone feel about someone who is a first time investor investing in long distance SMF rentals due to the rental market in local area being dismal? (Northern Utah)
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Hi guys! A little about me, I have been lurking around BP for about a year, listening to the podcasts and reading blog posts. I saved up some money over the last couple years and just put an offer for 25% down on an...