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Hello BP Community,My name is Larry and I've been a lurker for a while, but ready to take the plunge into real estate investing. I'm looking for rental units in the Fox Valley area (currently have my eyes on a potenti...
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Hi all,WHERE SHOULD I LOCATE MYSELF IN THE USA TO BEST TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FINDING AND BEING NEAR FLIPPING DEALS?That’s the big question I have. It’s quite a serious question too, because I very well may decide where to...
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I was worried I wouldn't find a replacement tenant this time of year since I know it's harder this time of year. The rent zestimate on zillow seemed inaccurate at $2,200, my own comps brought it to $2,800. Sure enough...
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Hi everyone,First off I hope I have this in the proper category because quite frankly, modular construction falls under many categories including real estate technology, real estate development, commercial real estate...
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I have been toying with the idea of buying a food franchise, and have been working towards it for last couple of years. I calculated my current debt to income ration at 37%. It does take into account my current salar...
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I am aware of all of the fear-mongering posts of REI on BP (especially during a recession!) so I am trying to make this post not like others. But I wanted to specifially reach out to new AirBnb Hosts (perferable withi...
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Hello BP Land!My name is Tatiana and I am new to Bigger Pockets. Currently residing in Northern NJ. I am a commercial interior designer for a global architecture firm and serve on the Young Leaders board for CoreNet...
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Hello everyone, my name is Scott and I'm from the Chicagoland area. I'm a combat veteran who would like to use the VA loan for a multiplex if I can find the right deal. I've joined BP recently, but figured now was...
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When dealing with a bank owned property can you exercise an option to purchase type contract and simply assign it to someone else for a specefied fee?
Or is there a different set of rules when it comes to a bank own...