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Hi all!New to the BP site and excited to network with like-minded individuals about investing in real estate.A little about myself: born, raised and have lived my entire life in Wisconsin. Married with no human childr...
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I was just thinking about the first deal I did a couple of years ago and how it came together.
It was an investor that had bought about 40 homes back in like 2010 and never paid taxes on any of them so it was...
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Hi BP community!I have a few properties that I have had managed by a PM company. I used to self manage and when I changed jobs, that required a lot of overseas travel and I didn't feel comfortable having family deal ...
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I have been investing for just over 10 years. I started with a duplex where I lived in one side and rented out the other. I now have 13 properties. I feel like I know what I am doing, but whenever I look at my numb...
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Hello BiggerPockets!I'm exploring the possibility of getting a 10-unit apartment building. With that in mind, I'm wondering if I should get an LLC.Benefits of LLC:1. If I live in the property, I, Jared, can rent from ...
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Just thought I’d share some of my experiences with you all in the San Francisco market. The big, HUGE take-away that I’m getting from my experience over the last year and a half is that there is absolutely no money in...
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I've been surprised by how many people are getting ripped off by turnkey rental providers. Most without even knowing they're getting ripped off. Granted, there some providers that are good but many aren't. The ques...
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I spent $33,836 renovating this unit.Here's the breakdown:-Quartz Countertops: $3,500-Heat Pump System: $5,500-SS Appliances: $1,773-LVP 20 MIL Flooring: $4,406-White Shaker Cabinets: $4,000-Washer & Dyer: $400-Ba...
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If you had one question for a professional Syndicator, what would it be?? Now is your shot to ask! Brian Burke has acquired over half a billion dollars’ worth of real estate over a 30-year career, including thousands ...