Luis Garcia
House hacking and finance strategy idea
Hello,My daughter is relocating to Chicago middle of next year. She hasn't settled on where to live yet. She may live in an apartment first before deciding. I'm suggesting she consider a small multi family. She w...
Brad Pietrzak
does the 50 percent rule hold up in wisconson still?
I'm asking because I notice property prices are pretty affordable. but the property taxes can be attrocous in some areas of Milwaukee and it's suburbs. so I was wondering if that changes this rule of thumb for evaluat...
Monique Stewart
New Investor Looking to Build Connections
Hello BP Family,I am new to investing and I have been on Bigger Pockets for about a year now just educating myself and reading forums . I thought it was about time I introduced myself. I live in California and I am a ...
Anne Wimmer
Newbie from Cleveland, Ohio
Hi BP people! I’ve been following the podcasts for a few months and am fairly new to this website. Looking to purchase our first MF or SFH soon, but unsure about one big thing: Is it smarter to invest in an area tha...
Jason Krawitz
First timer - Ad rough draft
Extrememly excited to be listing my first property for rent. This is my personal residence, recently paid off, and is being turned into my first investment/rental property. I just joined BP 2 days ago and appreciate t...
Account Closed
Need advice with rental property
I am new to BP and to real estate. Very happy to have found this group. I'd like to hear your suggestions. I'd like to buy a multifamily to hold and rent. I live in San Diego and would prefer a property around here ...
Joe P.
Deal Analysis - PA Investor in NJ
Hi all! I recently sold my SFR that I was renting out - it was my first home I decided to keep to "get into the biz" but the numbers just weren't working. I was able to get some proceeds from that sale and I'm ready f...
Chris Kovarik
Pay cash in a less affluent area or finance in a nicer area?
I have enough cash on hand that I could purchase a home in a less afluent part of town, or finance in a nicer area?I've always been a little gun shy about borrowing money, but understand financing could increasing my ...
Andrew Merritt
Help Me Analyze a Deal
Hey All, looking to purchase my first investment property. I'm in the Charleston, SC area and am trying to decide between a SFR or a duplex. Here are the numbers:DuplexPurchase Price: 180kRent: estimated at 1k/side,...
Susie C.
Bellevue vs. Kirkland - What are your thoughts between the two?
I'm looking at these areas right now and looking to learn more. What are your thoughts between the two areas in terms: How is it today What is it's growth potential Which area would be more affluent in long term Any ...