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Hello everyone, I am VERY new to real estate investment, and tend to be very conservative when it comes to any investing but I am very interested in real estate and have the capital to invest. I live in CT but would ...
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Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
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What's the best way to Wholesale from the MLS? Also what's the best way to find good fix and flips on the MLS. Thanks!
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I recently shared my story about how I grew my rental portfolio to 35 rental units and $10k+ in monthly cash flow in about 5 years. Here is the link if you haven't see it.Part of my strategy lately has been doing smal...
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This is my second short sale, first one the bank accepted, so this is the first time I am in this situation.
South Florida, single family 2 bed 1 bath home, in fair condition, everything works, no major work ...
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Hello, I’m a new investor in the Chicago area and recently closed on my first househack. For my next deal, I’m interested in a 2 or 3 flat with value add opportunities. While researching properties in the Chicago area...
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PreambleI've been lurking on BiggerPockets for over 6 years now... Listening to amazing podcasts, reading informative posts, and connecting with great people. Now finally, after leaving big life decision to strangers...
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I feel like I have an image in my head of what a rental is and I feel that is affecting my search for an investment property. I toured a foreclosed property in my area that is a 3 bed 2 bath, large, open concept house...
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Hello BP community,My name is Mark Caiazza, I'm originally from Rochester, NY and joined the US Air Force in 2001. I purchased single family homes at my last two duty stations (Las Vegas, NV and Fairfield, CA). I am n...
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Hi all! My name is James and I am super excited to be here! I have been listening to the podcast, webinars and saving for this first purchase for about a year now.
I am hoping to get some feedback on my first purcha...