I own a duplex in Los Angeles County. My tenant lives in the unit above me and has been there since before I purchased the property (She is also a section 8 recipient). A few weeks ago, her washer and dryer hose burst...
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Hi All- Newbie investor here trying to get started w/ a buy and hold strategy. My goal is to build a cash flow portfolio. I live in So Cal, so it's likely that I'll have to go out of state to achieve my goals. Howe...
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You want to get started in real estate but not sure where to begin? I brainstormed a list and added summaries to each point. I ranked this list in terms of difficulty which I'm defining as the big 3: Time, capital and...
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Is anyone familiar with or have experienced Florida-based Gregory Downing 's $3k coaching package and Legacy Unleashed? I'm a newbie to the game of real estate investing and I don't know who to trust or where to inves...
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I have been trying to learn more about the self-directed IRA because my potential investment money is currently setting in a traditional IRA. I find the BRRRR method most appealing. Would I be able to purchase a home,...
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Hello, everyone, I'm trying to figure out how insurance brokers function in California. Here is a description of the types of insurance producers in California from the department of insurance website. The following a...
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Hello BP, has anyone had any experience installing rooftop solar panel systems to their rentals and charging tenants for the energy usage in order to increase cash flow? How did this work out for you? If you have not ...
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I passed my exam and have a 9-5 so want to work part time as agent. Can’t seem to find a broker that wants to work with me. Any suggestions. I have had a few seem interested then disappear. Not giving up but disap...
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Hey Bigger Pockets Community - I am putting in a cash offer on my third duplex (very exciting) but there is definitely a unique twist. The previous owner rented to an tenant that passed away TWO YEARS ago. The owner n...
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Hi BP!
Putting this in a different forum to hopefully get some answers. I actually have 2 properties under contract via virtual wholesaling!! It's the same seller. One of the properties is solely in the widow's trust...