William S.
Starting out? Ask me anything.
I once started out on this site asking tons of questions. If you’re starting out feel free to ask me questions and I will answer the best I can. Below is my experience for context.Experience- 6-7 years- Single family ...
Troy Welch
Electrical in 50 year old house - what to do
I am rehabbing this 1st property. Part of closing negotiations was that they replace the breaker box. They hired a professional electrician who installed a 125 amp breaker box. It looks like they did a very good jo...
BA R.
Have I lost my mind or does this make sense to anyone else?
I have been procrastinating on writing my business plan. I have a "good" excuse. I wanted to make up my mind once and for all what kind of entity I wanted to go with before I committed any thing to writing. After all...
Russell Brazil
Independent Brokers, What Are Your Costs and What Tech R U Using?
Im curious what independent brokers are using for CRMs and what cost you are paying, e&0 insurance costs, what splits you are putting agents on, what you are providing to those agents, and any other jazz that migh...
Andrew Bertram
Managing your own properties
I have had a rental property for almost 5 years now. I have been happy with my property management company for the most part. However, I would like to start taking care of this on my own. I feel like the knowledge ...
Chloe Landon
College or no college? No experience. Need guidance.
I have been up all night, researching. Successful people, tips, college options. Everyone has an opinion, but I can't be confident in making a decision without speaking to someone personally. I can't remember the exac...
Kayla Prange
Anyone willing to give me a reality check in either direction? STR first timer.
Hello! New to STR and new to BiggerPockets. I am a full time real estate agent and have just reached the point where I can start investing myself. I found a place in a vacation area (2.5 hours away from me by car) tha...
Jacob Walls
Need help naming LLC
I’m in the process of buying my first duplex to house hack. I plan to buy more income properties in the future and it seems like it’s the best idea to start a LLC after discussing with my accountant. Is there is namin...
Paul B.
Start a business just so I can have a Solo 401(k)?
I searched through the existing discussions as best I could to make sure I wasn't asking a common question...and I just didn't see it. I believe have learned the ins and outs of a Solo 401k. The reason I want to have ...
Craig Dieterich
First purchase...Did I screw up?
I found a small, fully remodeled duplex for $35k in a depressed area of South Carolina with good renters in place bringing in $900/mo in rent, but it had to be a cash deal because it was slightly over appraised price ...