Just found the community and am blow away with the amount of knowledge and help this community has available.  I'm in the Pittsburgh PA area looking to buy my first investment property.  I currently have roughly $20k ...

Hi fellow investors in the NYC metro area.So I know there are investors that have meetups for people that invest in NYC metro area, however, I know there are a lot of investors that also invest in upstate NY.  In citi...

Hi all,I've been looking at alternatives to Seattle as a purchase initially for myself but likely as a rental a few years down the road. I've heard Tacoma is a hot pick but I was also checking out Lynnwood and Everett...

Hi everyone! So I've heard about the 1% rule & 2% rule (or guidelines) when purchasing a rental property: the monthly rental rate should be 1%-2% of the total amount you have in the property to make it a good inve...

Hello fellow BP'ers, Newbie here. I'm planning to visit Atlanta, GA the last week of July with my boyfriend to look at different neighborhoods and surrounding cities for SFR-4plex investment. Although my real estate a...

Hi guys,

I need some investment advice.

I've been on BP for about 6 months now and I'm looking to invest in Real Estate within the next 2 years. I don't have the money right now, so I've decided to save 50% of my i...

Hello! I have lived in my condo for 5 years and have decided to buy a bigger home for my growing family. My current condo is in a great location in Denver, CO and I'm wondering if I should keep it as a rental or sell....

I'm reading @David Greene's book "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing", and am learning a ton from every page.  One strategy that he mentions for avoiding getting ripped off by contractors is to shop for and purchase ...

Hi,I am looking into invest in San Antonio, TX. Since I am an out-of-state investor, I need some recommendations in which areas in San Antonio to invest. My priority would be 1. Safety2. Schools Basically, anything th...

I have a question concern my current situation. I have access to a VA loan with no fees. I have been trying to figure out how to make a deal in my area for a while. I have to purchase in my area as I have to live ther...