Paul Kubin
Is it hard to find an agent to help find properties to invest in?
I realize that if I find an agent to help me find properties to invest in, the seller pays the commission on any sale. But is it hard to find an agent who will send me MLS listings every day knowing that as an invest...
Mike Tikh
How to choose a location from the US?
Currently stuck in analysis paralysis on trying to find the right location for a first property, with a willingness to move anywhere in the US. GoalMy objective would be to go with a MFH, 2-4 units, higher would be be...
Yonah Weiss
I'm a Real Estate Investor, but my Degree is in...
Do you have a college degree? If so, in what field?
Has that helped you in your real estate investing? Or do you think you could have done with out it?
I am a firm believer that our path in life has lead us where we...
Account Closed
Found an off market deal. Need help
Hi Everyone,I recently found an off market deal and will be touring the property on Thursday. They are asking 150k for a 2 unit that needs some rehab. I have a realtor but i assume since the deal is off market they wo...
John Campbell
Steps to Turn Primary into Rental
My current primary was purchased in 2018 with a conventional loan. My intent is to convert my primary into a long term rental. I’m curious as to the strategies that are recommended to ensure I’ve covered all my bases ...
Saad D.
Is the 1% rule dead?
Hi All,I was wondering are you still using the 1% rule when doing quick and dirty new deal analysis? Is anyone out there still able to achieve the 1% rule and in which markets?Recently I noticed I get to 0.7 or 0.8% a...
David Robertson
What expenses are included in the 50%?
When using the 50% rule to evaluate rental properties what expenses are included in the 50%? Are taxes and insurance included in the 50%?
Thanks for your help.
Coleman Cox
Choosing an out-of-state location
Hi All - I've recently been bitten by the real estate bug; I've just finished Brandon Turner's Book on Rental Property Investing and am all-in on BiggerPockets. I'm still in the information gathering stage at this poi...
Rafael Chávez
Buying in another State
Hello! I am new investing in real estate and from the education I have been gathering here in BP, books, and videos, one recommendation is to check population growth, economy, employment rate, etc… in order to invest ...
Roc P.
General Forclosure questions
First time posting here so hello everyone. Anyway I've just finished reading a book on foreclosures and have been browsing this site as well for information. One thing that I'm having trouble with is with sellers that...