Jennifer King
Newbie investor from Bellevue, WA
Hello, everyone!Been lurking for a bit, since I am too new to add much yet. But I figure it's time to introduce myself anyway. :)I am so thankful to be here, with access to good information and new relationships! I fo...
Anthony Terrones
1st Rental - Question on Lease Contract
Heyo BiggerPockets fam! I'm in the process of purchasing my first rental in Meridian, Idaho. Currently, my plan is not to use a property manager. I've been looking around for a solid lease contract online and I couldn...
Sherwin Vargas
Newbie having trouble starting out
Hello BP users, I have been researching information for months now, listened to podcasts, bought many books. I am trying to get started with hopes of having a home under contract by the end of the year (Dec 31, 2012)....
Karen Margrave
REAL HARDWOOD OR ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOOR?
I know "REAL" hardwood floors sound great. However; engineered wood (not laminate) can be refinished too, and is more consistent in coloring and finish I'm told. For high end homes, what have you used? Brand? If you ...
Matt Cramer
Mortgage or no Mortgage?
I'm looking at the different advantages of purchasing properties cash vs mortgage. Obviously I like the lack of risk with purchasing cash but I also like the leverage of purchasing with a mortgage. IE buying 5 50k pro...
Nick Janovich
10-unit building deal
Alright, so here goes. My maiden post on BP! I've been interested in real estate investing for some time now but have been focused on my primary residence. I purchased it in 2011 for $115k from a bankruptcy. It was bu...
Spencer J.
Oh God,.... Tenants......
As much as I love being a landlord (this is not sarcasm, I do enjoy it). I have one tenant in a building that is quiet, pays (and pays on time), and passed a background check, and has been living there over 2 years. ...
Chris Pohlson
My First BRRRR
Bigger Pockets has been instrumental in helping me get my REI business off the ground. I would have never been able to complete this transaction without the help of the BP community. The seller of this house found m...
Mike Cahill
Investing with a full-time job
I currently have a full time job in finance and would like to earn passive income investing in real estate on the side. I’ve discovered a passion for it and would like to pursue it. Some real estate mentors I have, tr...
Jake Hobson
Dealing with high property taxes
Hi Bigger Pockets! This is my first post, so be gentle. I wanted to reach out and see if anyone has any advice about investing (buy and hold) in areas with high property taxes. My specific situation; I'm milita...