I sat down with a REA and explained to him that I want to do a fix and flip. I explained this will be my first deal and how I've been studying Real Estate for some months now. I called USAA to get a loan but he explai...

I'm curious what people's thoughts are on this topic. As an active military member, do you choose to buy or rent when you PCS to an expensive duty station? And why do you choose that option? Let's use San Diego (since...

Hello! I found BiggerPockets about 2 weeks ago and have been hooked on the podcasts. Three years ago, I landed a job that allows me to actually save money each month rather than living month to month. Prior to that I ...

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I’ve been to a lot of real estate investing meetups and heard from a gazillion speakers. The good ones share meaningful knowledge and sometimes how they operate. I’ve struggled trying...

Hello! My goal for 2019 is to purchase a property utilizing the BRRR strategy....or at least take all of the steps to ensure a high probability of that happening (analyzing 10 properties/week, sending out direct mail,...

Hi All, I just toured a triplex this morning with $1,602 in total rents, the asking price is 135k but my realtor said if I can't get it for 100k with little or no money down, I should pass. 2 of the 3 units have not b...

Hi BP Community, REI rookie here! I'll be closing on a SFH later this week, where my partner and I plan on renting by the room for medium term rentals (MTR) for travel nurses. There is one hospital within <10 min d...

Considering a move to Seattle and or surrounding suburbs. Initially was looking for a corporate job, so being close to Seattle was important. Now will be starting a business, so proximity to downtown Seattle isn’t as ...

Does anyone have suggestions/ideas for an open house on a rental?From what I've gathered on BP I am only doing one open house day for all whom have showed interest. If I receive an email in regards to the property I'l...

I have a turn-key rental with Mack Companies in suburban Chicago that has been vacant for FOUR MONTHS!A small sample of my issues with the management:Finding out a tenant has moved out weeks after the fact. When the m...