Matthew Harding
How to allocate my cash to get started
Hi all - looking to get started with long term rentals. I am thinking of starting with 1 single family home. I have about $150k cash to get started. Not sure if I should purchase a lower value home, finance a nicer ...
Alexa Ferguson
Combining House Hack and STR Strategies for Maximum Return
House hacking is a great way to get started on your real estate investing journey - short-term rentals (STRs) are the best way to maximize your return.
Most investors have heard of the house hacking and STR strate...
Lani Cherry Savage
Starting Out! Newbie in New York
Hello,
Long time admirer, first time poster!
After a few months of reading and research I would love to make 2022 the year that I get started in REI. My initial investment goal is to do a few flips for immediate pr...
Account Closed
Avoiding the Death Spiral
Are you proactively managing your property or is your property starting down a death spiral?Horror stories abound about the problems first time rental owners’ encounter managing their properties. The problem gets wors...
Andrew Caldieraro
When does a value-add a MF property make sense?
Hi,I'm curious what guidelines you follow to determine if adding value to a MF apartment makes sense? For example, lets say that updating each unit can increase rents by $100/month. What is the max that you'd spend ...
San Patel
Is it still a good time to buy a rental in California?
It seems like market is cooling down a bit. Summer time it may pick up a little. Is it better to wait for Q4 to buy a rental in California?
JD Klein
ROBS or SDIRA - 20 year plan?
Trying to figure out a 20 year plan to use a ROBS or SDIRA to invest and hold RE. My ROBS/C Corp just sold a franchise. Now I have capital to invest. Here's what I've learned lately. Again - trying to think about a 20...
Alan Asriants
Adding Value to a 2+1 Duplex: Maximizing Rental Income Potential
Introduction:
When it comes to real estate investing, finding opportunities to increase rental income is key. In the Philadelphia area, 2+1 duplexes often sell for less than their 2+2 counterparts due to their smalle...
Scott Hawkins
Is Renting right for our situation or should we sell?
Hey All!
New to bigger pockets, but looking to get the communities input. A friend suggested I ask the community. We have a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house in the Arden Hills area with a garage that can fit 4 cars! We'r...
Tim Harwick
What's your exit strategy on your turnkey property?
Hey friends, For those of you who own a turnkey property, I'm just curious about your exit strategy. I'm still holding a turnkey property I bought in late 2013. It's cash flowing fine and I have no intention to sell s...