Lisa Koff
Where to start with REI? Mentorship?
Hello everyone! My name is Lisa and I am completely new to BP and completely new to REI so my sincere apologies if this is in the wrong place or if I am repeating what others have already spoken about. I took a 7 day ...
Tanya Smith
Buy a house for $120,000 an rent it for $1200
Hi Friends! I have been analyzing deals ALL OVER the area I live and can't meet this 1% Rule... Where can I achieve this rule without buying in war-zone areas? I have noticed there are people saying they only buy prop...
Nick Brubaker
Question on a basic principle
The 2017 Cost vs. Value Data (http://www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2017/) shows that aside from the installation of attic insulation for no other home improvement project are the costs invested able to be recoup...
Sal Zafar
Which is better Lowes or Home Depot
Hi wanted to ask if there is any preference for major rehab - which one is better Lowes or Home depot. Spending about $10k for small rehab. Or, is there any other place where we can get cost effective materials. Thank...
Dan Richter
Is a 30 year loan really the best loan for a rental property?
It seems that the general consensus for a rental property loan would be a 30 year loan, and I used to agree. The idea is that you can use the cash flow to pay the loan if you want to, or use it for a higher returning ...
Hector Bastida
House Hacking in Southern California
Hey BP folks after much research, books and countless hours listening to the BiggerPockets Podcast.... I have decided that it's time to take some action. My goal is to house hack and buy a multi-plex closer to work s...
Dan H.
Average San Diego home price is $1M
Greater association of realtors states average San Diego home price is $1M. This is an astonishing number when the median family income is $85K. San Diego home prices have seemed high for at least 40 years, but $1M ...
Douglas Curtiss
Dealing with may-saying A__hole relatives
Any ideas in dealing with relatives who mock your plans to invest in real estate?
Gill Winslow
Tenants from HELL in Cleveland, OH
BPers, I just officially underwent my tenant from hell experience and must I say I am completely EXHAUSTED. I have ASKED MYSELF "is this business even for me"? I'm just wondering for all you landlords out there, how d...
Adriaan Sierra
Are people finding it harder to find deals these days?
Just wondering how y'all still managing to find good deals out there. I've had a strong focus on West Cleveland, with an appreciation component on my play (e.g. Lakewood) and the last quarter we only close on one prop...