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I’m looking to buy my first duplex here this week hopefully but am struggling to find the numbers I need. I’m not sure if I’m just second guessing myself but I feel that this is too good to be true. For the vets here,...
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Hello BP!I'm Eric - my wife and I are exploring purchasing our first rental property, ideally in the Pittsburgh area (especially the South Hills). We have our own personal home, but are interested in the idea of havin...
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Hi All,
Was hoping to tap the groups expertise on explaining/guiding me on financing options. I'm looking to by a 4-plex property outside Pittsburgh for about $220K, and am confused about lending options.
I'm 41 an...
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Hey y'all, I have approached a point where I have built up more confidence in performing my first house flip in the Charlotte metro region. I currently am a resident here (so distance is non-factor) and I possess some...
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This is my first post for some insight on this great forum...and it's got a ton of moving pieces.My husband's parents own commercial property (free & clear/no mortgage) on a large lot that has a board and care (as...
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Hello BP nation! After a year of research and educating myself through BP and other sources I am ready to invest in my initial rental property. Specifically, I am looking for a multifamily duplex or triplex. I spent m...
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Hello Everyone,
I'm considering purchasing a property in Champaign, IL, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice. The property in question will have a mortgage interest rate of 7% with a 25% down payment. Additi...
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Looking to start my real estate journey with a SFH BRRR in Cleveland. On the Rookie podcast, I heard about an additional step that some are taking and using desktop appraisals. Essentially getting some reassurance ove...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community, My name is Nick, I am from Rhode Island, and I am trying to get my foot in the door of the rental property business. I have been browsing the forums for a while now but just got around...
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Hey everybody,
Thank you for taking the time to read this post. I am trying to determine our real cost of having one extra person live in our household. Below is an overview of our unusual housing situation, foll...