Hi everyone - new to BP here. I have researching cities for buy-and-hold in Ohio. What are thoughts on Columbus and their high taxes for a buy-and-hold strategy?  Should I shy away given an average tax rate of +/-2%? 

Hi all I’m brand new to the community but I’ve been reading and educating myself through BiggerPockets ... great material !I live in nyc but I’m thinking of investing out of state as the NYC market is way too expensiv...

Hi everyone ! We have been investing in single family homes and so far all is working out well. We have been buying homes on the cheaper side, renovating, renting and refinancing. Our ROI is great! Lately I have been...

Hello Fellow Bigger Pockets Friends-I am seeking friendly advise.  My name is Shavona (aka Sam) and in addition to attending a few seminars on Bigger Pockets I managed to pass my RE License exam and is currently in se...

Hello all.  I am a licensed real estate broker and investor from Birmingham AL.  Im looking forward to networking with like-minded people through the biggerpockets community.  I graduated from Auburn University in 200...

I have been a member a long time, but just now checking back in. I have been a landlord for 12 years. We own property in several western states. Single family homes and quads. Would like to jump into commercial si...

I'veo been saving up a marketing budget to send out direct mail. As I delve into these forum posts concerning wholesaling I see more and more people suggesting working with an experienced professional first. I'm seeki...

Would you do a tenant screening that just includes credit report, but not criminal background?  Was looking a big 3 credit bureau that offers this (credit check but no criminal background).

Hello BP!I've been lurking on BiggerPockets for several months and even made a few posts but haven't taken the time to introduce myself. I'm here to rectify that. My name is Ron Boling and I am interested in getting m...

I am thinking about getting into investing, on a small scale. I'm trying to decide between buying existing properties (which I'll make another post on) or on buying land.So as far as buying lots of land is concerned I...