Nicholas A.
How many markets to focus on at once?
I am trying to figure out how many markets I should focus on at once. From what I see, there are people who invest in different real estate markets all over the country. I also don't want to focus on one market, and n...
Mark Robinson
Determining a good deal . . . two different methods?
Great forum, glad I found it.
My question is as follows. The fule of thumb when determing a potentially good rehab deal is to use the 70% of ARV (After Repaired Value) less repairs method. However, can you use th...
Frankie Paterno
Looking to build a relationship !!
Still Looking to gain a mentor and build a friendship. So far I’ve had no luck I’m even willing to work for someone threw real estate and help first hand to learn the ropes. Local meetups did not help !!
George N.
Long Time Lurker First Time Poster
Hello all. I've been lurking on Bigger Pockets for years now. Ramping up for my next purchase I've found myself visiting the site more often and felt like I should at least upgrade my account as a small payback for...
Jean Bolger
1031 exchange: land contracts?
Can you do a 1031 exchange into a property you are buying through a land contract? I am asking this because (as I understand it so far) you do not actually take title to the property with a land contract until the no...
Gianluca Rossi
Escaping the rat race in New York City
Hi,
This is my first post in this forum, so nice to meet you all, and I'm really eager to learn from you!
I'm in the lucky situation to have some savings set aside and am thinking about investing in real estate to d...
Kirk Shelton
Ready to Learn!
Hello all!
I've been browsing BP a bit and it's already apparent that I can learn a lot from the more experienced users here regarding flips, rentals, etc. Being in real estate for about a year now has taught me a l...
Charles M.
Advice/Partner in Atlanta Multifamilies
I'd prefer to work with an experienced investor in commercial multifamily properties rather than go it alone for the first one or two purchases/leases.
As of yet, I haven't gained personal experience with buying an...
Stephen E.
Screening Bingo
It is screening time again and I have an interesting one that focuses on income. I have an applicant for a recently renovated high rise condo who is a retired librarian with no dependents. She has spotless credit, he...
Carl Jung
Inheriting Two Commercial Properties - Sell Both or Keep One?
Hi,Via a trust, I was given a choice to retain or sell two commercial properties one in Vancouver WA (multi tenant retail + freestanding bank building) and the other in Hillsboro OR (multi-tenant flex industrial).Give...