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Hey everyone,I just read about the 2% rule and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me why that even works in the US. So as you know, the 2% rule states that you should aim for a property that has a gross monthly rent of ...
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Hello fellow Bigger Pocket members. I am curious as to what my offer should be based on when it comes to small multi-family (2-4 units) properties. Should my offer be based more on comps in the area and previous sale...
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Hi all! My name is Arturo. I was born in Michigan but raised in Mexico. I recently finished college, I majored in architecture. Throughout my studies I kept hearing this nightmare stories from professors and professio...
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Hello! Director of Grants and Contracts, transitioning RE from hobby to career. Gonzaga law grad, go Zags! Excited to be here and would love to connect with anyone curious about the Inland Northwest.
Good morning everyone,Hi I just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I’m a newbie and looking to get into the REI world, starting off by learning before I make my first purchase (either a rental or flip).I’ve only...
Hello Everyone,Wanted to introduce myself, my name is Eric Bellefontaine, I am from the Greater Chicagoland area, currently out in Carpentersville, IL (the western suburbs). I am currently a home owner and recently be...
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Hi my name is Michael Veal. I am a new investorand looking to learn how to become a great landlord and be a big part of this BP community. Hopefully I can learn from you guys and start making great decisions.
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Hello Everybody! My name is Donald McCullough and I'm a firefighter in Austin, TX. I'm switching from investing in paper assets to hard assets so I came to Bigger Pockets to learn the game. I want to get my three b...
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I want to get into real estate and investing as a career and want to seek financial freedom
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Good morning, Recently we bought our father in law out of his life long home. He sold it to us for what he owed $195k home value is close to $450k that gives us about $255k in equity. We want to use some of this as fu...