![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/65496/small_1621413667-avatar-bpatton15.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Obviously a wise person would put away 6 months to 1 year of operating expenses for any property. Assuming that one did this, when following the 50% rule, is the property then labeled "self-sufficient?"
If this is t...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1913174/small_1666714226-avatar-wendellb11.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello Everyone!I have been looking over some deals in Winston-Salem, NC. Was wondering if anyone has any insight on this market. How is it growth wise? Is it more C, B or A location? What is the average price per unit...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/691519/small_1621495543-avatar-roryk4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi folks, I've been researching how to get started with REI (house-hacking/duplex, or SFR with roommates), and am wondering what sort of strategies people use when starting off with lower income but high starting capi...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/954979/small_1621506218-avatar-oliviau9.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hi Everyone,I’m just starting out (haven’t yet bought a property) but I’m preparing myself to purchase within the next year or two. I currently live in Boston and the market here is too expensive and I don’t plan on b...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/905226/small_1621505319-avatar-travish73.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello BP, looking for an out-of-state area to invest in and have done some research in the surrounding areas of Dallas. Wanted to see if you are still choosing this area to invest in, why or why not? Thanks!
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/516695/small_1722434196-avatar-ericbate.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
I've got $50k to work with, and I need a place to live in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis or St Paul). Here are some of the options going through my mind:1. Buy a SFR and get roommate-tenants off Craigslist. (Buy-and-ho...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/27591/small_1693278372-avatar-brighterdays.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Do you buy, own, or are you interested in Vacation Rentals? How many do you own? How long have you been in the business, etc.? Feel free to tag others that you know that are in VR niche, or thinking about it. Most imp...
Where I lack understanding is at what point do you start making money for example you buy a duplex lets say it was 300k the monthly mortgage is 2,500 each renter pays 1,500 thatd 500 cash flow which is I guess “profit...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/575332/small_1629547901-avatar-redp1.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
have a 3BR, 3ba partially fin basement almost paid off. Ready to purchase a new home.. i feel if I sell, I’ll get a good equity but I also feel that in the long run, its best to hold. I feel like the real math in my e...
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/774092/small_1621497108-avatar-josephs163.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
Hello, I am 25 years old and I live in Bellevue, Washington. I have around 600k in cash from one of my businesses that I just sold. I want to get into real estate and increase my monthly cash flow as much as I can. Wo...