Austin Works
Build or buy self-storage?
I am considering adding self-storage to my portfolio, but would actually like to treat this as a business and operate it myself. Does it ever make sense to build a new facility or is buying an existing facility genera...
Sean Yuan
Strategy with cash investors via OPM (other people's money)
Hi all, I am getting to a point where I would like to start scaling my portfolio but cash reserves of course come into play. I have a few people in my network that would like to contribute cash for a % equity of the r...
Calvin Schmeling
Jv vs partnership what do I do
I've heard from a lot of people always test the waters through JVing with your future partner before going into an LLC first. I am really unfamiliar with JV and don't know how it works. Is it its own entity? And how d...
Stephen Glover
13 Questions To Ask Your Property Management Company
Here are some basic questions to ask property managers during the sales process that I feel are invaluable. I'm a property manager in Richmond, VA and these questions have come from well-versed investors during the s...
Jessica Martin
Please help me understand Cap rates
Im taking my real estate classes now and going over Cap rate right now and I really want to make sure I have a good grasp on how to figure Cap rates. I'm still a little confused about it. Do you use gross or net amoun...
John H.
Hotel rooms for the homeless question in MA
In my area we have lots of homeless families living in hotels. The state of MA pays about $82/night per family to live in the hotels. Does anyone know if we can set up a house as a short term rental and have the ...
Bob Asad
What Sites/Places Do You Use to Find MultiFamily/Apartments to Purchase?
Does anyone know any good sites/places to purchase MF/Apartments?I typically look at Loopnet, Crexi, and Google "Location + Multifamily Broker", any other recommendations?Also, what do you typically look at before con...
Jeffrey Sommer
Variance for Duplex
I'm under contract for a duplex in Port Richmond. It does not have the proper zoning but it is build out correctly. It has separate gas, electric, two hot water heaters, etc. Has anyone been successful in going throug...
Andrew Joseph
Cost Effective Land Clearing
I have 3 treed lots(.3/.4/1.4 acres) in 30316 area of Atlanta, and looking for a cost effective land clearing company once building permits are approved. Thanks in advance.
Phillip Richardson
Franchises
Hello everyone:I am a recently new member to BP, and wanted to reach out to the Bigger Pockets community and seek advice regarding Franchises. I am looking at acquiring a commercial property on a heavily trafficked lo...