Joey Nakayama
Move-in fee v. security deposit
As a Chicago landlord, I've noticed many local apartment listings that ask for a non-refundable move-in fee instead of a security deposit. I suspect this is partially due to Chicago's strict laws regarding security...
Jim Goebel
Kids College Savings - 529 vs Coverdale vs Roth IRA
Hi everyone, We've been thinking through the best way to save for kids college. We have two kids and have been maxing out our state's 529 plan. Quinn is a 3 year old boy and has about $18,000 in a 529 account alread...
Account Closed
Looking for advice on an analysis of a triplex in Minnesota
Hello fellow BP members. My name is Sean Dawson, I am a biggerpockets member and have been analyzing multifamily deals in the outer areas of the Twin Cities using the biggerpockets calculators and ran across a triple...
Ken Boone
Purchasing 1st Vacation Rental - Website help
I am in the process of purchasing my first vacation rental. Closing near the end of this month and I am trying to get all my ducks in a row. The property was previously on a managed rental program and when I take o...
Kenneth Rose
Should I focus on finding my first investment out of state?
Hi Everyone - I am new to Bigger Pockets and looking for some advice. Hopefully, this is the right place! I am currently living in New Jersey and finally working towards my first investment property (multifamily/Airbn...
Jon Ignatowski
I'm new, here's the story, here we go!
Before I even begin my introduction, I would just like to express my appreciation for the BiggerPockets community. I have been a voracious lurker since October, and the enlightenment I have received thus far has been...
Ben Langebartels
I have a STR property to analyze but don't want to pay $300
Air DNA is charging me $300 ( a whole year) just for the 1 analysis in the neighborhood that I want to look at to possibly purchase a property in. I know this can make a big difference, but it seems really high! Is ...
Dan K.
Fist Buy: Seeking Advice In Order To Organize My Thoughts
Hello BP. Like many (most?) of you I've been enjoying the podcasts for a while and am now officially joining the community. I would like to purchase a buy and hold n-plex and like many first time buyers, have spent a ...
Cary F.
REI Competitive Advantage - Is Serge Right?
My fiance and I are under contract on an incredible double around Cleveland, Ohio (Lakewood). I'm an economist and have a business background and found what Serge said about competitive advantage to be very compelling...
Julie Macd
My trip to Kansas City to meet with Turn Key Operators
Last week I was in Kansas City, MO to meet with turnkey providers and get a better feeling for the city and what is available. Due to personal constraints I was only in town for 3 days which, while enough for initial ...