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I think its a good idea to compile a "rule of thumb" list for investment purchases. For example, the .02% rule, or you max purchase % based on ARV. This would be a great resource for me and other investors, new or sea...
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Hi Everyone,
My name is Barak, and I am new to real estate investing. I Did my research and decided to invest in Columbus.
My plan is to start out by purchasing SFHs, in a C class (and above) areas with a budget of ...
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Hello Bigger Pockets community!
My name is Michael, and I'm excited to join this fantastic forum to learn and connect with like-minded individuals. I'm currently based in San Jose, CA, and have a strong interest in m...
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Hey everyone,Just curious on Calgary investors current outlook for the market. I have been browsing around and finding that some townhouses/condo/apartments are sitting under 200k. From what I can see these are gettin...
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So I have 190 K to purchase a rental property. I need to find a place in the US that can give me at least $2000 in rent so that I can pay for the loan. Any suggestions?
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My property manager charges 10% markup fee for all service calls. So a $250 plumbing call turns into a $275 call. Does that sound crazy or normal? I already pay them a management fee, you'd think that would be incl...
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Hello Everyone. I want to first start off with saying I am brand new here and new to investing. I did do a search for "Due on Sale Clause" and yielded 86 pages, so to be upfront, I really didn't want to read thro...
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Hi everybody,I recently discovered the Bigger Pockets podcast and became an instant fan. I am new to BP and real estate investing in particular. I have done some research as well as read some books to familiarize myse...
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Hey BP, I was just curious what was everyone take on buying rental properties. Do you or would you buy turn-key properties? Why or why not? What do you consider turn key (i.e. already renovated and rented or just reno...
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From what I have been reading a lot of newbies gravitate towards Wholesaling. I am certainly a newbie real estate investor. The whole reason I am here is because a read an ebook on wholesaling that i got free access...