Patsy Waldron
2 small multifamily or 1 larger one?
I am starting to look into properties to buy, and have a question for those who have already gone down this road: is it better to buy two small multi-family (say, duplexes) or one larger one (say, 4-6 units)? What ...
Andrew Robbins
What's a fair split with a partner who doesn't intend to help?
Two questions here:1) A friend wants to invest with me and doesn't just want interest for the money he's putting up, but rather to reap the benefit (or suffer the loss) of the venture. We both know up front that I'm ...
Kelsey Rasmussen
Southern California investors looking for out of state property
Hi BP community,My husband and I are just getting our feet wet as investors and could use some advice. We live in southern California (inland empire area) and feel the home prices are too high here for us to buy renta...
Peter Mikhjian
Capital gains tax strategy - 2 of last 5 years rental
Hello,I've got a question regarding a specific situation I'm in. I've got a property I used to live in for +2 years and then I rented it out. I rented it on 3.1.14 for a 1 year lease and I've resigned with him 3x ( ...
Ari Archer
From owning to investing: a 5 year plan
Hi–I'm trying to develop a 5-10 year plan for myself. I see a few paths forward and am looking for some advice as I'm relatively new at this. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.Background:I'm 31, live in Oaklan...
Lauren Weiss
G'day Bigger Pockets. Newbie ready to learn and hustle.
Hi All, What a great site, I'm glad to have discovered Bigger Pockets thanks to a quick drop down the virtual real estate information rabbit hole! After listening to a Clayton Morris podcast with NZ investor and Bigge...
Dylan Succa
Purchased first rental with FHA 2 years ago. What do I do next?
I purchased my first rental property 2 years ago. In the beginning it was an owner occupied home as I lived in the first unit and rented the second. Per the terms of the FHA loan I lived at the property for 1 year. ...
Justin Young
Asking for "Trailing Twelve"
Aloha BP!When looking at a possible property to invest in, sometime the pro-forma provided doesn't show accurate information. The data will show projected metrics vice true metrics. I want to know the best way to see ...
Brad Van Sickle
Denver, Colorado real estate agent wanted
My name is Brad, I've been listening to the Bigger Pockets podcast for over a year now but am new to the forums. I've finally saved up some money and am looking to invest in the Denver area. My only issue is I live in...
Michael Cianfaglione
New member from Southern Connecticut
Hello BiggerPockets members,I'm happy to join such a large community of like minded investors. I haven't yet ventured into my first investment property but I've been reading up and researching properties in my area ba...