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Hello all,I am interesting in buying my very first investment property with an FHA loan. I am hoping to buy an owner occupied duplex...If I was approved for $140,000 on a single family home by my mortgage person, woul...
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With so many landlords on here and so many good tips always being shared for newbie landlords, I'm curious what has personally been the best first few pieces of advice you got as a landlord? Conversely, were you ever ...
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Hi there! I recently won a lawsuit in small claims against a former tenant. I have since obtained a final order in garnishment, signed by the judge. My question is, in Indiana, does the court serve the employer or...
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And So It Begins (once again):In the past couple of weeks:-- Facebook = 11,000 people unemployed (13% of it's employees gone in one day)-- Twitter = 50% of it's people laid off -- Zillow = 5% of its people laid off --...
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Hey guys! I'm new to bigger pockets and wanted to introduce myself!
I have been interested in real estate for about 4 years now and it has grown into something I've become passionate about and I really believe it ca...
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I am starting out on my buy and hold journey and have encountered some interesting turn key "opportunities" that appear to be great for new investors. Please share your experience if you've dealt with companies that ...
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In a failed attempt to buy a smaller 4-unit multi-family property, I stumbled across an 8 unit deal in Pensacola. This was going to be my first deal, so I'm not really familiar with the larger multi-family dynamics an...
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I'm about to start investing in direct real estate in florida which traditionally have been a hot market but I'm worried about the insurance crisis affecting the market and cash flow. What do you guys think?
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I have a couple tenants that are in my 4 unit, I let them move in without it being certified. They examined the apartments and liked them, paid some of the deposit with a promise to pay the rest the next day, moved i...
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Hello Everyone!My name is Jesse, I am 19 years old and I live in Louisville KY. I'm currently attending the University of Louisville (Go Cards!) while working in construction during the day. I have been reading every...