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Hey Guys, A.J. D'Asaro here, new investor in Chicago, stumbled in here just like I stumbled into real estate 2 years ago.I moved to Logan Square in 2014 and decided to purchase a 3-unit over a condo. Best decision eve...
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Hi BP!My name is Jean, and I am currently a third year college student studying business and living in the Bay Area. Recently, I've come to a place where I am financially able to support myself and my schooling. With ...
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As the title says, is there anything illegal or wrong about using race breakdown (Whites, Blacks, Hispanic, Asians, etc.) in my market reports? I am an agent representing a buyer and want to provide reports providing ...
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Hello BP'ers. My first post here, but have been following this forum for a few months now and have learned so very much from everyone's experiences! Thank you to all for sharing your wise advise and tips. It has he...
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We have only placed tenants 3 times, with one of them not working out very well (so I am gun shy). There are enough small things that bother me that I thought I would seek input from more experienced landlords.Single...
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Hello Biggerpockets.
A brief story on how I joined. A week ago I was roped into an "interview" (sales pitch, really) by Renatus. Everything about it seemed eerily reminiscent of the time I was a dumb college student ...
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I started learning about Real estate about a year ago. I have read books and read a handful of post on BP already. But like many others have mentioned I would like to earn while I learn.
I am currently in ban...
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When screening prospective tenants, specifically students in this case, what are your acceptance requirements for credit checks and 3x monthly income? Acceptable criteria is fairly straightforward when it comes to pa...
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Hi there, when my family and I travel, we simultaneously use that trip to look at potential investment properties. I was wondering, are any of those travel expenses tax deductible?
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I have bought 2 long term rental properties with my brother. I am on one loan and title, he is on the other. We have a separate contract stating we are 50/50 owners. Will we be able to 1031 exhange when we sell the pr...