Colleen Prescott
Should I not invest out of state?
I just got a Bigger Pockets email with an article about all the reasons I should not invest out of state. I live in the SF Bay Area and can not afford to buy in state and that article scares the s*^+ out of me.
If I ...
Leslie McIntosh
HELOC recommendation - I need a lender with a fair assessment
Looking for advice on getting a HELOC on a primary residence in Oklahoma. I have gone thru the process with the local state bank, but the drive by appraisal came in way low (target $250k+ | appraisal @ $206k). Challe...
Jacob Knowles
Why isn't everyone buying and renting mobile homes? what am I missing?
If you missed my other post. I am new and will probably have a few questions while I am studying and analyzing deals the next few days. One question I have right now is whats the down side to buying mobile homes for b...
Bao Nguyen
Financial independence from passive rental income: how long does it take?
Like many other real estate investor, I seek to buy and hold real estate, and enjoy the cash flow and any possible appreciation. However, since my target properties are lower end properties that often requires rehab...
Anthony Esposito
Rentometer.com Accuracy in Montgomery Co. PA
Hi all! I'm looking to buy my first house in Montgomery county PA, possibly in Ambler, Bridgeport, Conshohocken, or few other areas. I want to make sure that the house I buy cash flows should I decide to rent it out i...
Victor Tena
Importance of school to choose flip
Hi to all the community of BiggerPockets!!! I’m Victor and I’m starting on this new whole world of flipping! I have a chance to close a deal for my first one and I would like to ask your opinion about how important is...
Jessie Teehee
From Curious to STR Owner
Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $199,000
Cash invested: $50,000
Bought as a personal lake home with the thought of it possibly being a STR. Welcome...
Andrew Acuna
What is everyone's obsession with hiring PMs!?!
I've been on BP for a bit and I've noticed something. I love the landlord forums, but any time someone poses and issue there inevitably is someone(s) who bring up hiring a PM. Can we just agree that a PM is not a fix ...
Aaron Smith
Automating showings and using a tenant to do them
I wanted to share with the BP community a method which has been working very well for me regarding showings. I live 30 min from the rentals that my brother and I own (8 units total), which makes showings a huge pain. ...
Sarah Spinosa
Mid South Home Buyers - Little Rock
Hi all,
I am coming up on the list to purchase my first SFR from MSHB :) I am familiar with the Memphis area but not so much Little Rock. What zip codes to stay away from? Any other advise for a first time investor?...