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Good afternoon. We are in the process of purchasing our first 8 plex building in McAllen, Texas using a small bank 75% Loan to Value commercial loan. We have prior experience flipping and leasing Single Family houses ...
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Hello everyone! My name is Robert L. Saunders and I am an old new member of BiggerPockets. I say that because when I went to sign up for BiggerPockets a few months ago, I realized that I had already had been a member...
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Hello all BP family I am excited to announce that I just closed on my first property which happened to be a 4plex. I am excited for this new chapter in my life and would like to give a brief synopsis of how it all we...
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We have been buying real estate but we are making an offer on our first short sale and I am not familiar with short sales and I know every house and market is different but I was wondering what % do you usually go in ...
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I’ll be selling a house in California in 2021. I expect to conservatively have $400k from proceeds. I am looking to use that amount as a down payment on an apartment complex or storage facility. Is this a reasonable a...
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https://www.reuters.comHowdy BP,I just want to start a general discussion about current real estate news and trends, and think input from all the savvy investors would make an interesting thread. Forgive me if this di...
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Aloha BP community! Hope all your ventures are going well. I have been on a soul searching adventure during this pandemic which has lead me down a path of financial literacy and a more recent love for building real es...
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I am a newer investor and am contemplating investing in the Kansas City area. I'd like to buy homes in the price range of 20k-80k some as a potential flip and others as a long term rental. Has anyone done this befor...
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I currently own a Mid-Term rental located in Greater Seattle. One of the strategies I picked up early to utilize was renting by the room. Through trial & error I have learned how to support this specific rental st...
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Family owns a property in NYC. We are thinking about selling it and investing in Tampa through a 1031 Exchange. What areas in Tampa do you recommend for a decent cash flow. We want to buy single family homes for rent....