Alex Popescu
Is it reasonable to ask an agent for...
My partner and I are looking for a real estate agent to help us with our search and was wondering if it is reasonable to ask them to go beyond the typical showing of the comps. Having working as a commercial appraiser...
Harold Albertson
Buying 36 Apartments and Need a Better System
We currently have 10 doors and are now in the process of buying two buildings with a total of 36 apartments. Our current systems will not work at this scale. We are going to self manage them, for at least a while. I a...
Brian Marver
Zoning Question - Austin, TX (SF-3 --> MF-4 possible?
I'm looking at a property in Clarksville area of Austin, TX that is zoned as SF-3-HD-NP. It was listed on MLS as a Triplex that is zoned MF-4, but through discussions with existing tenant (who looked at buying in pas...
Lauren Hogan
FICO versus VantageScore?
Hi BiggerPockets - This question is for the lenders on the site. I understand the differences between a FICO score and a VantageScore. Which do you prefer loan applicants check prior to applying for a loan? and WHY?! ...
Joe Cassandra
Watch the New York Times trash real estate investing
NYT takes swipe at real estate investing https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/20/business/economy/starter-homes-investors.html?It touches on how folks aren't able to afford starter homes anymore because investo...
Michael Needle
Comparing 2 Very Different Properties
As background, I own 5 rental condo units (in the DC area). Till now I've been more interested in cash flow but understand the power of having equity to tap. My goal has been to move towards rowhomes/SFR to eliminate ...
Brandon Bonfiglio
BRECKENRIDGE STR // Will I cash flow?
I’m considering buying an STR in Breckenridge Colorado. I just want to get some opinions from people who know / have an STR in that area. Would I cash flow here ? I know that question has many more layers then “yes or...
Todd Groom
No record of rental income, accountant refusing to accept income.
I have a friend who owns one rental property and rents out a few rooms in his home. He is allowed to rent at least one room in his home legally per county rules. When he tried to report the income to his accountant wh...
Chad Dunham
Looking to start passive income through BRRRR or Rental.
Hello everyone, my name is Chad Dunham and I live in Eureka, MO.
Background intro: I am new to investing, although been interested since 2004. Unfortunately, life's obstacles have gotten in the way, until now. I am 4...
Natalie Wright
I'm way too excited to buy in Orlando, what do I need to know?
My husband and I are moving to central Florida this fall for work and have found ourselves in possession of a little nest egg from our previous equity.I've always been interested in REI and I really don't want to squa...