Eric Meyer
NWI investors and landlords
Hey Everyone, please tell me if I'm crazy or reasonable. I completed my first rental (duplex) deal and have it rented as of March 3. It cash flows at $650 a month and yes that is with 25% set aside for cap-ex, repair,...
Nick Colvill
Buying multiple properties in year 1 - can I keep this up?
Jumping in to real estate was a well-calculated move. I live in San Jose, and this market is notorious for making people lose faith in their ability to purchase. I bought my primary residence in May of 2017 - a brand ...
Michelle C.
Would you rent or sell this property?
I have an investment property in Santa Rosa, CA that I bought in 2009. Loan on the property is for 112k, comps support that it's worth 355k. I did live in it, but it's been a rental for over 3 years and I'm outside th...
Michael L.
Opening the Kimono: My Out-of-State REI Experience
Back in November (2014) I closed on my first REI property. A 'turnkey' duplex in Chicago. I went with a well-known turnkey provider and posted initial updates in this thread:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/to...
Ashley Cast
Stuck in Analysis Paralysis
Hello all,I am Ashley. I have between here for years learning/lurking. I also learned some from other real estate investors, I have met along the way. I still have not successfully closed on a deal. Got quite a few al...
Mindy Jensen
We've Redesigned the Forums!!!
Hey there, BiggerPockets!Your forums look a little different today, don't they? We've made a few changes - and we're REALLY excited about them!First off, we've cleaned up the interface and put the content of the posts...
Wade Alderson
What Do I do If I Inherit a large sum?
My father died 2 years ago and left everything to my wonderful step mother. My step mother has made it very clear that the balance of her estate is to be divided 3 ways between my sister, my sisters daughter/my niece,...
Bryan Beal
COVID-19 vs. Basic Freedoms
Let me start by being crystal clear. I am very sympathetic to all of those who have been exposed to COVID-19 – those who have either struggled through severe (or even mild) symptoms and certainly those who have passe...
Vinh Huynh
Negative cashflow on Rental Property .
Hi BP, I've just bought a property in Rancho Cucamonga in California and rent it out from last year. Since I live in Southern California, the price of real estate is kind of high. Therefore , although I've already pu...
Will Bazile
Saving for/during house hack
I am currently in the process of saving up for the total costs (dp/closing/reserve) for my first house hack. I was wondering for those who have a house hacked or are currently saving in the process, what would you rec...