John Sayers
MF Syndicators; Why use a bridge loan, now?
I asked a similar question in a FB MF group but many syndicators seemed to shy away from the topic. Maybe more on BP can help educate.Topic: Using 3yr +1 +1 type bridge loans in stabilized MF deals (say 120U+, basic B...
Chris Gilbert
Does the "behind on rent" scenario ever end well?
Over the years we have had one eviction and a few situations where the tenant left after falling behind on rent. It looks like we have another eviction in the making with long term tenants. In all of these instances...
Matt Little
Learning the market in Knoxville, Tennessee
Hi all - I've been learning all I can by looking at houses most weekends, reading books,and listening to podcasts for a few months now and am looking to do my first deal in 2016. I signed up for BP because I realize ...
Ashley Gamble
HELP! Sellers didn't disclose major issues - unrentable and requires massive repairs
We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose. M...
John Williams
Can't find properties meeting the Rule of 2% (or Rule of 1%)
I'm considering a jump into residential real estate as an investment opportunity and have read about the Rule of 1% and Rule of 2% (i.e. monthly rent should be 1-2% of the property price). I understand they aren't nec...
Dan Wentworth
Approaching Commercial Broker for off market
Looking for suggestions on the best way to ask commercial brokers to send you off-market deals. Should you offer to pay a flat fee if a deal is closed? Wondering what's in it for them?
Ethan McRae
I want to invest... but the houseing market right now
Hey all, I'm pretty new to this so forgive me if this is a dumb question. I am interested in buying my first property in the next year or so. However, after watching 10 year treasury yield drop recently and with talk ...
Riko Yap
Dad gifted me $150k Down Payment on House, can I pull equity?
Hello! My brother and I just purchased our first home this past August 2016. Our parents gifted us $150k for the down payment on a $510k brand new track home in Tracy, CA. The $150k gift from my dad was money he pulle...
Michelle K.
Invest where I live or out of area
Hello. I am beginning the process of looking for my first investment property. I live in Ca which is very expensive. I am interested in investing in Washington state as well. My questions are, is it a good idea to inv...
Spencer Wardwell
What city should I invest in?
Hi BiggerPockets,I recently bought a home in LA -- it was $600K and I put 3.5% down with an FHA loan.I live here and am breaking even, since I rent out the spare bedrooms to friends of mine.I recently came into some m...