Christopher R.
Does it Make Sense to Buy and Hold in the Triangle Area, NC
Hi! I am a total newbie so please take it easy on me. =) But I'm wondering if it's worth it to consider buy and hold investing in the Triangle Area, NC (Raleigh-Durham). I just learned about the 2% rule and it doesn't...
Audrey Hu
Tenant/roommate said some very nasty stuff to me!
Hi all! I am new to this forum and I am a new landlord. I am a college student in California. My aunt bought a condo in CA. She said I could live there for free, and asks me to rent out one room. So I posted my ad on ...
Judi Smith
Considering investing in the hood/ghetto
Wanted to hear from investors who have investment in the hood? I'm a newbie and really can't afford to invest in the high in or middle-class area and want to know is a smart decision to start investing in not so grea...
Mike Ventura
Getting Frustrated / Losing Hope!
Hey BP,I'm seeking feedback and experience about getting started in buying a Multi Family Property. My Goal: Start off with buying a Multi-Family in New Jersey (I reside and work in NJ). I want to spend no more than $...
Jim K.
Drunk posting on Bigger Pockets
Just out of curiosity, have you ever been guilty of PWI (Posting While Intoxicated) in the BiggerPockets forums? Bonus points for PWH stories.
Anita Parsa
Scare me! What are the risks I need to be aware of before REI?
I'm actively searching for my first multi-family property which I plan to have professionally managed. The market I'm shopping is solid (not hot, but solid) with good rent prices relative to purchase price with good ...
Sanjeev Advani
Can Federal Lands Solve the U.S. Housing Crisis?
Both Democrat and Republican presidential candidates have found common ground in the idea of using federally owned lands to address the U.S. housing shortage. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald T...
M.C. Nachtigal
Seattle's Latest Insanity: ban criminal background checks
I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday. I would be surprised if it does not pass. This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...
Walker Hinshaw
Approached by a PM to turn my SFH into a Sober Living Rental: Any experiences?
I am looking for feedback from anyone who has actually rented out a property to a Sober Living company. What was your experience like? What were the pros? What were the cons?
While attempting to rent out a newly purc...
Greg O'Brien
Clearing Up Confusion on Tax Treatment of Short Term Rentals
Hi All - I've seen quite a bit of confusion on the application of the Passive Activity Loss Rules and Short Term Rentals. Beyond BP, there is a lot of confusion in the accounting community as well but the same rules...