Hey all, I just wanted to throw this out there to find out what everyones experience has been when working with a portfolio lender.Let me start by saying, a bank saying "no" is not exactly headline news, I know, but s...

Hi Everyone, I have an opportunity to purchase what looks like a really good deal on a 12 unit apartment building and would like some advice on the best way to purchase it. I am planning on a long term hold for this p...

Hello All,Excited to be here. Looking for guidance on buying our first investment property in Southern California or in Ohio (around Columbus)  to start off with . Should we buy and market for S8 tenant or without ? P...

Anyone have any insight on apartments versus stripmall versus medical office space investing? Which one would be better to do as a beginner? Any pros and cons for each?

After joining BP and engaging on the forums I have started using the common strategy of pre-screening folks who call and email me before I show them the property. It has worked well - maybe too well. Some people have ...

Hello Guys!
As the post shows, I am "starting out" on my investing journey. I currently have my previous home for rent but the property was unfortunately trashed by the Tenant. Following the laws has been a "process"...

God only asks for 10% of your income.....

Hi BiggerPockets community, I am considering purchasing a STR and being an active participant for the opportunity to deduct the STR losses (notably deprecation) against my W2 job. I have been doing a lot of research h...

In another thread (https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/707296-what-does-your-lease-say-about-modifications-to-the-property) I asked what your lease says about modifications.@Cassi Justiz responded "My lease...

Does anybody have accurate up to date information on how a newly build or a renonovated structure will be appraised if it is a detached ADU . I have been told that it will be asessed differently on square footage to t...