Jon Klaus
There are just two months left in 2014, what will you accomplish?
The next few weeks look a little crazy, with 7 closings, mostly on the sell side. I need to plan and start another buying campaign. Also need a shovel ready deal in Austin, ASAP, to keep the crew busy. Looking hard...
Chris Hanisco
Single parent - Should I buy this duplex and live in half?
Hi everyone! I am totally new here, so I hope you'll excuse my newbie-ness.I am located in Southern NH (about an hour north of Boston). I've been looking to buy a home for myself and my two boys. It's been very diffic...
Nathan Yarnell
Agent said not to worry about cash flow and consider tax benef
So I recently was sent 2 possible duplexes to purchase from an agent I trust. I ran the numbers using the basis Brandon lined out, and the properties comes out to a negative monthly cash flow by about $175 per propert...
Michael Stanley Nino
How do you go about investing out of state?
Hello! I'm a Engineer working full time in New York and I'm interested of how people go about investing out of state in a state that has very low or no cash flow. (I have 40k in downpayment prepared for my first inves...
Edward Burke
Cash Tenant, No E-mail (Crazy...)! Rent payment options help!
I just acquired a 4-plex today. I currently have 18 units, and will have another 4 here within the month. As crazy as it might seem to many, I self manage from out of state. I have a reliable maintenance team and l...
Joshua Dorkin
New Member Welcome Wagon
With thousands of members now, the Forums here at BiggerPockets have become a true resource for real estate investors. In an effort to make our site even friendlier, I'd like to officially ask everyone to try their b...
Pedro L.
Siding Contractor No show, refuses to return deposit (Illinois)
A contractor hired to replace siding in a relative's rental didn't show up. My relative requested her deposit back and they refused. They made the mistake of handing over the 1st half of the insurance check which t...
Tyrone Hood
New to real estate investing
Hello All,My name is Tyrone and I am new to the whole concept of real estate and investing. I am currently listening to BiggerPockets podcast. I’m trying to gain as much knowledge as possible on how to buy, sale and s...
Norm Chrostowski
Qualifying questions
I have been getting calls from my ads and mailers. While this is good, I can't help wonder if alot of these are a waste of time to even go look at. I mean, you can certainly get an idea of one's motivation by asking c...
Derek Savage
Building Capital While Young: Two jobs or college?
I am a senior in high school and I am wondering if taking a gap year and working 50-60 hours a week to get some starting capital is something to consider. I am wondering if I should do that or try to get through commu...