David Cohen
If I'm cash-flowing why does Bigger Pockets make me feel like I failed?
I just joined Bigger Pockets. I'm a buy and hold landlord with 6 properties in a middle class area of Atlanta. All are rented and rents are all $500 above PITI. So, though there's been some repairs, for the most part ...
Craig Curelop
House Hacking Research #2- Ask/Answer any House Hacking Question!
Hello everyone, This is part 2 of my research project for house hacking. Please let me know any questions you have surrounding house hacking. If you have the answer to any question you see, feel free to answer. Thank...
Jennifer Fernéz
Let's say you have $80K in your savings account...
Let's say you are a brand new investor. You are 40 years old and you have a family. You have $80K in your savings account, and you decide you want to invest in real estate.
Knowing what you know now, what would you...
Robin Grimes
Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
Stupid things Tenant Applicant’s say.
I had renovated a nice 4/3/2 and put it on the market for lease. Here are some of the comments from people who toured the property during the open house or called me from signa...
Will Spruill
Cleveland OH investing?
I'd like to hear from anyone investing or invested in the Cleveland rental market. I'm looking into purchasing a duplex or two in the Cleveland area for long term rentals.
Colleen F.
1100 electric heat bill for tenants what besides use could be wrong and what can we do ?
Just got a call from a tenant parent and the January electric heat bill was $1100. In past years the highest it went was $800. The heat is all electric baseboard with one room with under floor heating on slab and o...
Alex Corvin
Minimal/no cashflow, but good potential for appreciation
Hello BP community. I'm considering buying a property to hold and rent out, and would like some more input on whether it's a good buy.The property is in the Raleigh, NC market, specifically in the downtown Cary area (...
Mindy Jensen
Outside of real estate, what are your hobbies?
Real estate is super fun - and most of us are obsessed. But what do you do when you're not real estating?I'll go first. I love to hike, road cycle, and snowboard.
Chris Clothier
Are Appraisers Hurting Real Estate Values?
I wrote an article for the BP Blog asking a question about real estate appraisers and what role they are playing in holding down real estate values: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2012/07/18/are-appraisers-pa...
Thomas Moran
Wholesale Contract - Is this legal?
Hi BP -
May or may not be in a debacle here so I wanted to consult the community. I am under contract via an assigned contract through a wholesaler. I just figured out the obscene margin that he is making (which does...