Karen M.
Hello from Milwaukee, WI! Dreaming, planning, getting support
Hi Everyone,
I'm Karen M. from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and have been just starting to explore the Bigger Pockets community and learn about real estate investing. I am interested in real estate to diversify our investm...
Eddie Atkinson
Low response rate from direct mail campaign (Atlanta metro area)
Hello! Last month I sent out about 500 postcards to absentee homeowners in various zip codes around Cobb and Cherokee counties in Georgia (Kennesaw, Marietta, Woodstock, Canton, Acworth, etc.). I received 4 responses ...
Travis Hewlett
How to take advantage and be ready the next crash?
Hello BP,The other day I was watching my favorite show, "The Grand Tour" (a spin-off from Top Gear), which is a hilarious car show where they test many different types of cars and supercars. Jeremy Clarkson, the sarca...
Jack B.
Question for other accredited investors: what are you doing now?
I bought most of my rentals at the bottom of the market or near bottom, other than 2 of them that I had to buy 1.5 years ago due to 1031 exchange that I needed to do for a long list of reasons.I have capital to deploy...
Andrew C.
Precautions to take when investing out-of-state and sight unseen?
I am very new to real estate investing but have been diligently reading everything that I can here on BiggerPockets. One thing that is holding me back is that I live in a high cost of living area so I've concluded th...
Brian Beadle
BP Poll: Are you in it for the cash-flow, appreciation or both?
Im curious as to which strategy everyone is after these days. I realize this is a very location sensitive post so if you could provide your primary investing area it would be extremely helpful. I feel most newbies (su...
Tanya Smith
Buy a house for $120,000 an rent it for $1200
Hi Friends! I have been analyzing deals ALL OVER the area I live and can't meet this 1% Rule... Where can I achieve this rule without buying in war-zone areas? I have noticed there are people saying they only buy prop...
Joe Moore
Appreciation or Cash Flow - That is the Question
Yes L.A. and the OC are great places to live but not the greatest place for the average real estate investor. I did say average because those with cash are still buying. Some are even tearing down the old replacing ...
Holly Jackson
Landlords: What would it take to get you to allow pets?
(Myself and the slightly disheveled dog that's causing all kinds of grief as we rental house hunt)Hi, everybody. My husband and I have been looking to rent a house in the Seattle area. I am a dog owner and I am findin...
Thomas Bass
STR Costs Not Including Mortgage Each Month (Sevier County TN)
Hi, I am trying to put togetger a performa for an STR. What are your monthly costs outside Mortgage, would love to see numbers. I want to make sure I am not forgetting anything. This STR will be in Sevier County TN so...