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I am interested in starting to invest in real estate, and I am currently doing all the research I can while saving up the seed money. I was curious how everyone figures out fair market rent for their properties. I’m ...
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Was listening to Geithner talking to some senators and he was saying he'd like to see renters fill all the vacant houses. To facilitate that he said he'd have to take over Fannie and Freddie. Hmmm, I was thinking this...
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I have a potentially small and intermittent gas leak in a house that's becoming a real pain. And before you immediately chime in with 'call the gas company right away', I already did that. That's why it's becoming a p...
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This is a small kitchen so I was thinking painting them white with brushed nickle hardware and a backsplash. Would you paint these?
Hello there I'm new to the forums, and to real estate investing....my question may be simplistic :) I am considering pulling $55K from my primary home to pay for an investment property in full. The reason(s) being I c...
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Hello Bigger Pockets!I have a sticky situation and I am hoping to get some advice. I recently just went under contact for a triplex in the Cleveland area. The front unit is a three bedroom 1.5 bath and I plan on livin...
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Hows it going folks?
So the title says the question. im aware of the process to get the ARV but am I able to get the figures of homes sold in my zipcode without the assistance of a realtor?
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Short version: Do you get spooked when you come across a seemingly good deal that's still available on the MLS after several months?Long version:I've been looking on the MLS for small multi-family homes in some cities...
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I am expanding to more specialized Airbnb this year. I think one of my projects will get some local spotlights but wondering what the criteria for is getting OMG category. Has anyone here successfully received the cat...
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I’m working the numbers on what could be my first deal. Any advice or words of wisdom??
This will be a buy and hold
REO - listed at 40k
I want to make a cash deal to get a better price - Any thoughts on what to ...