James Z.
Complications of investing in big cities?
Hi all - I am new to the world of real estate investing. I have read a few books, and so have a decent "theoretical" knowledge base, but there is one key factor that has been largely overlooked in my studies: BIG C...
Jennifer Ozinegbe
A Beginner's Dilemma
Hey everyone!My name is Jennifer and I currently reside in Staten Island, NY. As a 29-year old professional working in Brooklyn, NY, the commute as well as other things has got me thinking about moving to Brooklyn. Ho...
Ana Ceron
Investing in Surrounding PGH Areas
Hi there. First-time poster here, very new member of BP.I'm a renter who is not looking to buy my own place -- unless I can house hack w/in a couple miles of downtown.Because I believe the chances of finding my ideal ...
Tim Wilkinson
How should I proceed with agent??
I am improving a 1986 Rambler in Southern MD that was left to my father in law after his fathers death recently. I have interviewed three agents recently and all had good stats. However, one was recommended by the dec...
John Costanza
New Investor looking for Mentors, Partners, or Friendly Advice !
Hey Everyone ! My name is John, and I am new to Bigger Pockets as well as Real Estate investing. I turn 30 years old this year, and spent the last 10 years earning my Bachelors Degree in Business Management from East ...
Andy W.
Amazon drastically affecting property values?
Amazon is supposed to be building a second location, estimates of 40,000 jobs, 5 billion or more invested into the areas surronding it. Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit and a few more cities fighting for them to set...
Michele Granata
Anyone well versed in house-hacking partnerships?
It seems to be a concensus amongst many investors that the most efficient way to make a first move in REI is house-hacking. I really aim to make this a reality, however I am not able to do the owner occupant myself. I...
Ryan Saulle
Rental and AirBnB markets in Florida
Hey BP!Looking for a second market for short term rentals or AirBnB’s in Florida. We’ll be visiting Jan 24-29 checking out a few areas: Boynton Beach, West Palm Beach, Delray and Palm Bay. Heading back in a few weeks ...
Peace Lily
FHA denied the mortgage from 2-family Multi to 3-family Multi
Dear BP Members,I have a question and hope to get your advice. I lived in a 2-family house for one year on conventional financing as my primary residence. I recently just moved out and rented out the whole house. T...
Ron Frost
Hello to All from AL
New investor here, just starting out. The wife and I had been thinking about this for a while now, buying either a lakefront property, or beach-area property as an investment. We're not looking so much to make a sho...